Postdoctoral Researcher CERTERA

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher CERTERA

Company:

IQS – Universitat Ramon Llull

Job description

The University Ramon Llull is a confederation of schools, faculties and departments. IQS is its oldest founding member and consists of two major schools, the School of Engineering and the School of Management that form each an administrative grouping of departments and other institutions among which there are three strategic academic divisions: IQS Executive Education that offers cutting-edge and transformative learning experiences to business leaders; IQS Tech Transfer that promotes research with impact, innovation and technology transfer for companies and organizations and IQS Tech Factory that fosters entrepreneurship and supports the creation of new scientific-technological companies.With 100 years of teaching experience, IQS is a university center of reference, committed to donating responses to the continuum of challenges that the social, economic, technological and industrial context poses.Our mission and commitment are to cultivate individuals with values and competencies needed to flourish humanely and professionally.CERTERA, the Consorcio Estatal en Red de Terapias Avanzadas, is an ambitious, state-funded initiative aimed at advancing the research, development, and application of cutting-edge therapies in Spain. Supported by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III, this collaborative project brings together leading experts in biotechnology and regenerative medicine to drive innovations in bioprocessing for cell therapy and Advanced Medicinal Therapeutic Products (AMTPs).To support our mission, we are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in bioprocess development and implementation specifically for human cells and AMTP production. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in translating bench-scale bioprocesses to bioreactor-scale systems (up to 5 liters) to intensify and optimize cell-based production and integrate advanced monitoring techniques.Conditions

• Full-time (38,5 h/week)

• Incorporation immediately

• Length of the contract: 30 months

• Fringe benefits (lunch allowance, public transport reduction, extra on-leave days in Christmas and Eastern)

Experience and knowledgeRequired

• PhD Graduated in 2020 or later.

• PhD in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Biochemical Engineering or similar, with experience in mammalian/human cells culturing in bioreactors (minimum 5 years).

• Good knowledge of lab techniques: cell culture, bioreactors handling and design, programming strategies for bioprocess intensification.

• Experience in identifing and implementing process automation, monitoring, and control strategies to enhance reproducibility and process efficiency.

• Familiarity with automation, process control, and PAT in biomanufacturing.

• Knowledge and experience in Bioprocess simulation and analysis (Matlab, Phyton).

• Experience in cell line phenotyping and characterization (Flow Cytometry, WB, RT-qPCR)

• Good level of English.

Desired

• Research experience in the production of ATMPs (hMSC, CAR-T, EVs…)

• Capacity to train undergraduate and Master students

• Participation in scientific articles and conference communications.

• Knowledge in GMP

We are an equal opportunity employer. We promote equality and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law. We strongly welcome applications from female candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level in this field of knowledge in our School.We also promote scientific and technological knowledge, business transformation and societal progress. At IQS we look for professionals committed to both these values.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:13:06 GMT

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