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Employment Opportunities with BioVex

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BioVex's lead cancer program, OncoVEXGM-CSF, is an oncolytic vaccine that selectively destroys tumor cells accompanied by the induction of a systemic immune response.  OncoVEXGM-CSF is currently completing a Phase II clinical trial for melanoma and Phase I/II clinical trials for head & neck cancer and pancreatic cancer. Preliminary data from these studies has been very encouraging demonstrating OncoVEXGM-CSF has the potential to treat both local and metastatic disease. The Company is currently preparing for a Phase III registration study in melanoma where multiple responses have been demonstrated in an ongoing Phase II trial testing OncoVEXGM-CSF as stand alone therapy in patients with un-resectable stage IIIc and stage IV metastatic disease.

All of the positions below are based in Woburn, MA, USA.

Please send resumes to hr@biovex.com. No phone calls please.

QC Analyst

BioVex Inc. is seeking to employ a QC Analyst at their Woburn facility, MA. A new QC testing team is being established to support set-up of a GMP manufacturing facility and to provide testing for product release. The QC Analyst will be responsible for QC sampling and testing following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established test methods. The QC Analyst will also assist in other aspects the QC laboratory set-up and assay technology transfer from BioVex’s UK facility.

Responsibilities of the QC Analyst will include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform QC testing of raw materials, water, in-process and product samples following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Become trained in existing QC test methods (techniques such as TOC, Water testing, ELISA, gel electrophoresis, spectroscopy)
  • Complete documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
  • Perform laboratory tasks including general housekeeping, equipment monitoring and maintenance, inventory of supplies, etc
  • Assist with new QC laboratory set up and equipment validation
  • Review testing data of other QC Analysts
  • Troubleshooting equipment and analytical methods

The Successful candidate will have the following:

BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry or other related biological science, with 1-3 years of laboratory based experience in a testing capacity. Good analytical skills and technical experience is a desirable. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel), good communication and organizational skills are required. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of cGMP.

Please send resumes to hr@biovex.com. No phone calls please.

Downstream Process Development Scientist / Research Associate.

BioVex Inc. is seeking to employ a Process Development Scientist or Research Associate at their Woburn facility, MA. A new Process Development team is being established to develop, improve and scale-up drug product manufacturing and filling processes in support of a Phase III GMP manufacturing facility. This position will also provide technical input for production investigations, trouble-shooting and assist in the technology transfer from BioVex’s UK facility.

Responsibilities of the PD Scientist will include, but are not limited to:

  • Technology transfer of production process
  • Process scale-up, optimization and validation projects
  • Technical support for production and quality control in order to enhance the processes robustness
  • Formulation development for improvement of product recovery, stability, quality and cost effectiveness
  • General laboratory housekeeping, equipment monitoring and maintenance, inventory of supplies, etc.
  • Preparation of records, protocols and reports to document the development, validation and process transfer
  • Interaction with external contractors for development projects and for technical support

Education and Experience:
BS in relevant biological science or biochemical engineering, with 1-5 years of laboratory based experience in a process development capacity. Practical experience in purification development and process engineering is essential. Experience with fermentation and cell culture is an asset. Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel), good communication and organizational skills are required. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of cGMP

Please send resumes to hr@biovex.com. No phone calls please.

 

All of the positions below are based on Milton Park, near Abingdon, UK.

Please send resumes to twilliams@biovex.com for UK opportunities. No phone calls please

Sorry - currently no UK positions avaialable

 

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