University Of Pittsburgh Work Values

Daily Duties at University Of Pittsburgh:

Identified specific peptide ligands for immobilized metal ions Cu(II) and Ni(II) using peptide library displayed on bacteriophage that have applications in host cell contaminant free protein purification by IMAC.

What they like about University Of Pittsburgh:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Protein Purification, Process Development, Technology Transfer, Vaccine Development, Viral Vaccines, Fermentation, Protein Expression, cGMP Manufacturing

Skills

Extensive experience in the development and optimization of scalable and robust fermentation processes (using Bioflo 3000 and fermentors with Biocommand software, micro, ultra and crossflow filtration systems) under GLP and cGMP guidelines. , Highly Experienced in the development and optimization of scalable and robust purification processes of recombinant antigens using various chromatographic Techniques and AKTA purification systems (AKTA purifier, AKTA Explorer; etc.) with UNICORN software,, Highly Experienced in Technology transfer of fermentation and purification processes to pilot scale cGMP manufacturing facilities. Experienced working in a cGMP environment and cGMP documentation practices., Experienced in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Production Records (BPRs). Preparation of Technical reports and contributing to CMC sections of INDs. , Extensive experience in analytical characterization of recombinant antigens using various Techniques including- HPLC, IEF, SDS-PAGE, Western blots, etc. , Experienced in developing and implementing improvements to clinical manufacturing processes., Reviewed SBIR and STIR grant proposals for NSF, USA., Experienced in supervising, motivating and mentoring junior staff-scientists and engineers., Knowledge of using statistical approach-Design of Experiments (DoE) for process development (to screen chromatographic media/ conditions for optimum binding, wash, elution, and cleaning-in-place and determine adsorption isotherms). Knowledge of the concep, Published the results of scientific research studies in peer reviewed journals and presented at national and international scientific meetings., Evaluated Ph. D and Master level research theses. , Taught Bioinorganic, Advanced Inorganic, Bioanalytical, Analytical and Organo-metallic Chemistry courses to graduate and undergraduate students., Presented scientific results at national and international conferences.

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