PD Associate (Analytical) (PD0612)

Company Information



Take charge of your career and grow in new directions by exploring opportunities within a growing Life Sciences Company...


Cambrex Bio Science Baltimore, a Cambrex Corporation, is a rapidly growing biotech company, dedicated to providing superior contract biopharmaceutical manufacturing services in our state-of-the-art facilities (Baltimore, MD and Hopkinton, MA). Our core competency is the production and purification of a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic products for clients in clinical trials and for commercial production. Cambrex Corporation (NYSE: CBM), is a $522 million innovative, global service leader supplying products and services to the life sciences industry. Headquartered in East Rutherford, NJ, Cambrex employs over 1,900 people located throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia


Cambrex Bio Science, located in Baltimore, MD is seeking a PD Technician/Specialist (Analytical) who shares the values and principles that characterize who we are - and how we work. It's time to join our world-class team, if the following attributes reflect your desire to contribute:


Innovation -Cambrex employees have a strong desire to excel and apply their skills in innovative ways to meet the demands of an ever-changing business environment.



Experience - Cambrex employees provide knowledge-based solutions, are empowered to make appropriate decisions, and demonstrate a commitment to quality in everything they do.



Performance - Cambrex is an organization that appreciates and rewards, efficient, reliable performance, meets goals and objectives, and delivers the Cambrex promise to bring value to our customers and investors with uncompromising integrity and ethics.



Job Description

The Process Development Technician works on projects of moderate scope in which analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine experimental actions. Normally receives instructions on routine work and experimentation.



Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


Performs all routine laboratory/production-scale procedures. Involves some diversified and complex duties requiring some independent judgment, and knowledge of scientific principles in the work area.

Conduct analytical work to support Upstream and Downstream efforts.

Requires a basic application of the theories and principles utilized in assigned tasks.

HPLC analysis, gel electrophoresis of proteins and nucleic acids, protein assays, UV/VIS spectral assays and immunoassays.

May perform experiments of a relatively complex nature without assistance, making decisions on operating conditions, maintenance and safety.

Responsible for executing general work (e.g. purification measurements) as directed by supervisor.

Collects and records data in a manner consistent with established development procedures or cGMP requirements. Performs general mathematical calculations required by experimental protocols.

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness/safety and organizational levels consistent with laboratory or cGMP departments as needed.

Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to Cambrex Bio Science policies batch records, SOPs/DOPs and GMP standards.

Identify problem areas affecting experimentation/operations and offer suggestions for correcting problems and for improving operations.

May be required to cross-train in other departments. REQUIREMENTS



Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or related science and 0 - 2 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to work well within project teams and must be able to establish a good working relationship with co-workers, supervisors and various departments at Cambrex Bio Science Baltimore, Inc.

Ability to adhere to batch records and SOPs/DOPs.

Must be able to understand the theory and rationale behind tasks performed.



Cambrex Bio Science offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical (PPO), dental, vision, disability, life insurance and AD&D, in addition to tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, a generous Paid Time Off package, and a matching 401(k) plan. Relocation assistance will not be offered for this position.


Please visit our web sites at www.cambrex.com for more exciting information about Cambrex Bio Science!


Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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