The Assistant Scientist – Upstream Process Development is an entry level position for graduates with no prior experience or training. The individual will learn and assist in the development and characterization of the upstream process of customer programs, and technology transfer to the manufacturing group as appropriate. This individual will be expected to require training on laboratory instrumentation and then use instrumentation to perform elementary lab experiments and document results appropriately.

The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki. 

College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas' population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.

Essential Functions: 

• Assist in the transfer, development, optimization, and scale-up of cell-based and viral vaccine process and be involved in material ordering, storage and inventory, laboratory and equipment set-up, medium/solution preparation, sampling, and sample analysis. 

• Assist with cell culture activities. 

• Assist in setting-up and operating single use bioreactors. 

• Independent operation of instrumentation including centrifuges, automated cell counters, bioanalyzers, pH meters and osmometers.  

• Assist in conducting, data plotting and reporting the results of laboratory experiments.  

• Capable of monitoring ongoing experiments for any unusual occurrences.  

• Maintenance of lab equipment, supplies, and records.  

• Execution of basic experimental protocols involving cell culture, virus infection/harvest and plasmid transfections.  

• Maintaining detailed laboratory notebooks and protocol following FDBT procedures. 

• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge/Technical Expertise 

The individual will have basic knowledge of biology, chemistry or biochemistry 

As part of the role will work on developing the following: 

• A practical understanding of upstream process development. 

• The ability to apply knowledge in support of upstream process development. 

• Knowledge and understanding of cGMP.  

• Practical lab skills.  

• An understanding of the underlying cell and molecular biology of advance therapies process development.  

Required Skills & Abilities: 

• Understanding of good laboratory technique and safety.  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 

• Awareness of lab procedures and protocols. 

• Good self-discipline and attention to detail. 

• Ability to provide solutions to routine activities and problems of limited scope. 

• Must have good planning, organizational, and time management skills; good oral and written communication skills; and be willing and able to interface with colleagues in many different roles and functions throughout Process Development. 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• Experience prolonged standing, along with some bending, stooping, and stretching. 

• Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. 

• Potential for exposure to hazardous chemicals, gases, fumes, odors, mists, and dusts, and other hazardous materials. 

• Ability to lift 50 pounds on occasion and 25 pounds regularly. 

• Ability to wear PPE.   

• Attendance is mandatory. 

Minimum Qualifications (In addition to required skills & abilities): 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Sciences related field; OR 

• Associate’s Degree in a Life Sciences related field with 2 years of relevant experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in cell culture. 

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. 

• Awareness of cGMP. 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500).