Process Development Engineer I, Purification Development

Regeneron's Preclinical Manufacturing & Process Development Group (PMPD), located in Tarrytown, NY, is seeking a Process Development Engineer as a full-time position to work in the Purification Development group. In this role, you will be responsible for purification process development and support purification of various pre-clinical biological molecules to provide reagents for Regeneron’s research and discovery groups and assist in technology transfers to internal manufacturing sites.

A Typical Day in the Role Might Look Like:

• Perform process development for pre-clinical and clinical processes
• Document experiments, results, and findings in electronic laboratory notebook
• Reads and understands scientific literature and technical documentation. Executes experimental plans to verify literature findings with direction and prepares comparison of internal data to literature for review with manager.
• Maintain instruments and tackle instrumental/experimental problems
• Development of technology and automation to increase process throughput and efficiency of preclinical manufacturing; support of improvement initiatives
• Presents work at group and department meetings
• Builds relationships within subgroup to support shared goals and may train peers and indirectly lead, guide, and assist co-op students/interns. Proactively assists others in execution of experiments and knows when to ask for help from peers.

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Have initiative and drive to complete ambitious tasks and learn new technologies.
• Contribute to lab equipment maintenance and safety to help create a safe, effective and efficient working environment.
• Anticipate and recognize potential problems with laboratory supplies / equipment and act to prevent and tackle problems.
• Keep up with SOP training and/or compliance responsibilities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in either Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Biochemistry, and 0 - 3 years’ experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. A strong fundamental understanding of various protein purification and technology transfer principles a plus. Experience with Downstream Development and with equipment like: Akta Avant, Akta Pilot, Akta Process Skid, Disc Stack Centrifuge, Depth filtration, Tangential flow filters, Normal flow filters, Chromatographic columns, HPLC, UPLC, Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration skid, Laminar Flow Hood, Chemical Fume hood, Empower, Unicorn, JMP, LIMS, PI Historian a plus. Experience with robotic liquid handlers, Raman spectroscopy and/or software programming a plus.

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Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

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