Field Applications Specialist I

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc. is committed to creating for tomorrow and provides tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics. The Field Applications Specialist I will support the Purification Business Unit by conducting virus clearance studies and managing field equipment, ensuring operational readiness and supporting laboratory projects.

Responsibilities

• Support simple virus clearance studies for filling at BSL-2 facilities
• Prepare study reports from validation studies for customers
• Maintain small scale virus filtration kits
• Ensure proper calibration and verification of equipment
• Support internal laboratory projects at the Glenview facility (with supervision)
• Generate technical reports from internal studies (under the guidance of a senior FA member)
• Timely communication and regular exchange of information and resources
• Documentation of internal and external requests for information
• Prediction of future or similar requests
• Proactive approach to address future requests
• Gather in-depth customer processing knowledge and organize findings
• Presentation of current projects or project updates at department meeting
• Maintain on-going understanding of the biotechnology industry including trends within recombinant protein and plasma fractionation by supporting customer visits, review of trade journals and attendance at industry conferences

Skills

• BS in Life Sciences
• 0 - 2 years lab experience
• Experience operating with sterile technique
• Strong verbal and communications skills required
• Experience with nano-filtration or other protein purification is a plus

Benefits

• Strong company culture
• Competitive Compensation with Bonuses
• Great health benefits with the company paying over 80% of insurance premiums
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Strong company match to 401(k) contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Giving Program
• Paid Parental Leave

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