Asahi Kasei

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems. Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team. Bionova became a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Medical in May 2022, a division of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei Group. This acquisition has enabled Bionova to greatly accelerate growth of the business, both in capacity of current service offerings and expansion into new service offerings.

Company:

Bionova Scientific LLC

Job Description:

Company Summary:

Bionova is a rapidly growing, biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. Our business success is built on bringing together top scientific talent, arming them with the best available tools, and setting them loose in an agile, energized culture focused on solving difficult client problems.

Because our success depends on our ability to exceed our clients’ expectations, we look for candidates with an innate desire to serve. Adaptability and an interest in transformative action are also common attributes among our team.

Position Summary:

Bionova is seeking a motivated and innovative QC Analyst in Chemistry to contribute to our expanding business. As part of the rapidly growing QC team, you will be able to influence decisions and develop your own talent with the team to meet project goals that ultimately will improve patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform testing to support product, raw material, stability, and investigational testing.
• Assist in QC team implementation of GMP procedures, processes, and systems.
• Train staff on instrumentation and analytical chemistry methods.
• Participate in development, transfer, and validation of instrument and analytical test methods (HPLC/UPLC, CE, ELISA, binding affinity, mass spectrometry, wet bench chemistry, etc).
• Author/review/approve technical documents such as method validation and qualification protocols/reports, and regulatory filing documents per project needs.
• Interpret analytical data to support a variety of initiatives and make recommendations for best courses of action as they pertain to manufacturing.
• Maintain equipment as appropriate per procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment and testing to identify root causes of issues.
• Contribute to investigation of issues and non-conformities to products and projects as they pertain to product safety and efficacy or project milestones.

Working Conditions:

• This position required to work in a lab/office setting. The role requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds independently.

Qualifications:

• BS in Physical or Biological Sciences or related disciplines. Preferred candidates have 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in a regulated cGMP laboratory environment.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory methods, proper laboratory documentation, and safe laboratory practices.
• Creative thinker that can identify better and more efficient methods to address issues and gaps.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and on cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Compensation Range: The base compensation range for this role is between $75,000 and $85,000. However, the actual compensation may vary depending on your experience and qualifications.

Health Benefits and Program: Bionova offers health benefits at a subsidized rate.

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability Program: 100% covered by Bionova.

Retirement Plan (401K) Up to 8% of Employer Match

Paid time off up to two weeks

10 days of Holidays and 5 days of Sick Leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei believes a diverse workforce will provide us with the ability to continuously support the changes in the economy, society, and environment.