Scientist I Functional Biocharacterization and Impurities (All genders)
Just – Evotec Biologics, wholly-owned by Evotec SE, is a unique platform company that integrates the design, engineering, development, and manufacture of biologics. With deep experience in the fields of protein, process and manufacturing sciences, the Just team came together to solve the scientific and technical hurdles that block access to life-changing protein therapeutics; from the design of therapeutic molecules to the design of the manufacturing plants used to produce them. Just's focus is to create access and value for a global market through scientific and technological innovation.
Scientist I Functional Biocharacterization and Impurities (All genders)
- Location: Toulouse, France
- Department: Process & Product Design
- Reports To: Manager Functional Biocharacterization & Impurities (FBI)
We’re excited to share this opportunity is part of the Sandoz acquisition of Just-Evotec Biologics in Toulouse. Through this opportunity you will impact the lives of hundreds of millions of people through bold ideas supported by an inclusive, agile company culture. Join us to help make healthcare fairer and faster, help us to pioneer access to medicine!
What You’ll Do:
- Perform routine testing of analytical samples (impurity and potency assays) to support process development
- Participate in Assay Method development & Method qualification for monoclonal antibody, DOE robustness, analyze and present data
- Participate in characterization of early and late stage biotherapeutics (mAbs) using diverse biological assay formats
- Participate in technology development to improve throughput & efficiency, and implement new technologies
- Biosimilarity and comparability assessments
- Technology transfer to Quality Control Laboratory
- Technical document authoring (SOPs, reports, protocols) & author documents to support regulatory fillings
Who you Are:
- MSc with 0-3+ years’ relevant industry experience, with degrees in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or Life Sciences related field
- Experience developing and applying biological characterization & release methods in a CMC or GMP-like industry setting – potency methods (immunoassays, cell-based assays, SPR & other protein binding kinetic assays i.e BLI)
- Experience in qualification and/or validation of potency and impurity methods (cell-based assays, immunoassays and qPCR)
- Technical understanding of link between MoA of mAbs and analytical method development, and effects of impurities on biological manufacturing processes
- Experience in statistical analysis
- Hands on experience with plate-based assays and serial dilutions
- Previous experience in biosimilar development is highly desirable
- Use of liquid-handling automation applications will be added value
- Oral and written French & English communication skills
- Desire to work in a fast, collaborative, and team-oriented environment
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!
The future is ours to shape!
