ICOS Corporation

Cell Culture Fermentation Bioprocessing Associate

ICOS Corporation, based in the Seattle, Washington area, has spent more than a decade building a world-class research and development organization. Cialis is currently available in approximately 100 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, the United States and countries throughout Europe. ICOS is committed to advancing science in the areas of protein based and small molecule therapeutics.

Working at ICOS gives you the opportunity to work with a brilliant team of scientists using sophisticated equipment and research methodologies to tackle cutting edge scientific projects.

Responsibilities:

Perform the following manufacturing operations according to GMP requirements and ICOS approved procedures:

• Preparation of media and buffers.
• Cleaning, assembly, disassembly, and operation of equipment.
• Bioprocessing operations such as cell expansion, bioreactor cell culture/fermentation, and harvest/primary recovery.
• Routine preventive maintenance and environmental monitoring.
• New product and process introductions into Manufacturing.
• Validation including equipment IQ/OQ/PQ and process validation.
• Complete required processing documentation including batch production records, discrepancy reports, planned deviations, product change over, etc.
• Identify, create and revise GMP documentation as required, including batch records and standard operating procedures.
• Working evening or weekend shifts may be required.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in biopharmaceutical operations experience in either Manufacturing or Process Development.
• Experience in manufacturing clinical trial material preferred.
• Bachelors degree in a science related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Algebraic math skills and computer aptitude.
• Expertise in assembling, disassembling, operating and understanding complex equipment and processes.
• Experience with typical cell culture/fermentation and recovery processes, including shake flask expansion, spinner flask and/or wave bag expansion, large scale bioreactor production (1200+ liter working volume), depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, centrifugation, cell disruption, and micro-filtration.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment with proper aseptic technique.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and complete assignments that are complex in nature.
• Detail- oriented with the ability to complete written and verbally assigned tasks following specific procedures.
• Ability to interact constructively with peers and support groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas through verbal and written forms.

ICOS offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement.

For immediate consideration please email your CV to Karen Fenstermacher at kfenstermacher@icos.com highlighting the position in the subject line or visit www.icos.com and apply directly for this position.

Learn more about ICOS philosophies, attributes, financial information, and more by visiting our web site at: www.ICOS.com.

ICOS Corporation
Reference Job Code: 2335
Karen Fenstermacher

Email: kfenstermacher@icos.com

ICOS Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 11/22/2005