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Looking for an opportunity to develop innovative cell culture media ingredients and platforms? Look no further! We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as Principal/Senior Scientist Cell Culture. This role is located onsite at our Cambridge, MA location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify unmet needs in the CHO cell culture field and translate this into ingredient innovation
• Define project scopes based on market potential, internal capabilities, technological advancements, and potential collaborations with partner companies.
• Lead and document the corresponding projects with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Provide mentorship to scientists, trainees, and interns within a matrix organizational structure.
• Active participation in the Cambridge innovation ecosystem, ensuring strong connection to local key opinion leaders.
• Development and alignment of business cases for projects
• Technology screening and IP analyses, as well as support in the generation of IP.
• Assume responsibility for the seamless integration of developed business ventures into Evonik's existing business lines or their continuation within Creavis, in accordance with established business plans.

REQUIREMENTS

• A PhD in biotechnology, biochemistry, biology or adjacent fields.
• 2-5 years total experience in R&D, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Creative thinker in the field of mammalian cell culture with a track record of innovating in the field of protein production, in particular CHO, upstream development, media optimization and process development, ideally reflected by a strong publication record.
• Proven track record in successful science and project management in relevant positions, ideally in the healthcare industry
• Dedicated team worker, open to new ideas and concepts
• Highly motivated and passionate for science

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Michelle Rush [C]

Company is
Evonik Corporation