Job Description
Research Associate, Drug Product Development
About Astellas
Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.
Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?
We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.
Purpose & Scope
The Research Associate II will support drug product development activities including formulation screening, process development and optimization, in-use evaluation, analyzing data. The Research Associate will execute protocols with some guidance and summarize results in an independent manner. This individual will collaborate closely within the team and across functional groups to advance pipeline programs.
Role and Responsibilities
- Contributes to drug product process development and technical transfer activities through cell culture, formulation screening and product characterization studies
- Utilizes established techniques in cell culture, cell and molecular biology to generate data in an accurate and reproducible manner.
- Execute protocols & batch records with some guidance and summarize results independently.
- Growing technical knowledge and continued understanding of operations to start troubleshooting technical problems with guidance from supervisor.
- Conducts experiments after discussion of the design and strategy with the supervisor.
- Performs literature searches and analysis as needed for drug product development.
- Contributes to the writing of technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
- Maintains accurate record keeping in laboratory notebooks and appropriate databases in a timely manner
- Maintains inventory of reagents and disposables and orders supplies as needed
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Westborough, MA |
| Industry | Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.astellas.com/us/ |
About Company
Astellas Pharma US, Inc., is a U.S. affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc. Located in Northbrook, Illinois, the company serves as the headquarters for the Americas and employs nearly 3,000 people. Astellas is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products.
Our commitment to changing tomorrow is measured not only by our focus on bringing innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians, but also by the importance we place on the impact we can make within the communities where we work and live. Astellas supports many causes and has created two initiatives to demonstrate our commitment: Changing Tomorrow Day, an annual, worldwide volunteer event, and Science WoRx, a nationwide mentoring program and online resource network for science teachers and their students.