MIT Hiring for Research Scientist at Cambridge, MA Full Time

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RESEARCH SCIENTIST, Chemical Engineering, to join an active lab conducting research in the intersection of mechanistic modeling and systems engineering. The aim of the work is to integrate mechanistic modeling and machine learning methods for advancing the control of product quality attributes for monoclonal antibodies. Will codevelop a next-generation model for glycosylation of monoclonal antibodies in fed-batch cell culture, an operational workflow for the use of experimental data to update the model, an adaptive control strategy for the control of the glycosylation profile, and associated software; participate in discussions with biopharmaceutical companies to advance biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing through analysis of biological data; and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in chemical engineering and ability to manage projects and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will have experience with experimental and simulation tools for biopharmaceutical process development, including for biotherapeutic antibodies. PREFERRED: five years of related postdoc experience. Job #21311

This is a sponsored research position for a period of one year with possibility for extension.