Make your mark for patients.

We're here because we want to build the future and transform patients' lives for the better.

At UCB, our people are our experiences and achievements, our passion and drive. That's why we're looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences - not just the best and brightest, but those who care about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. We promote an environment of diversity, openness, and respect where people can make valuable contributions.

An exciting journey lies ahead. Will you join us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible?

To strengthen our PV Early Solution - External Innovation group, based in our Bedford, MA offices, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of: Research Associate I.

The Downstream Process Development team is seeking a Research Associate to join a group focused on AAV Vector Downstream Process Development. He or She will collaborate with global project teams to support UCB Gene Therapy projects.

You like to work in an environment where you can:
* Conduct experiments to support downstream process development for AAV purification.
* Be responsible for filtration unit operations.
* Responsible for viral vector purification using ultracentrifugation and chromatography.
* Good practice of data record keeping.

You will contribute by:
* Assist in lab logistics, keeping track of supplies and restocking.
* Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
* Collaborate with the upstream, analytics, vector biology, and other teams.
* Assist vector production to generate research grade material as needed.

Interested? For this position, you'll need the following education, experience and skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
* BSc/MSc in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering.
* 1+ years of downstream process development experience in an academic lab or industry.
* Demonstrated experience as a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Well-versed in detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
* MSc degree with direct AAV purification experience.
* 2+ years of hands-on experience in downstream techniques, including but not limited to chromatography (Affinity, IEX, etc.) and filtration (depth filtration, UF/DF, tangential flow filtration, sterile filtration).
* Demonstrated experience with AKTA chromatography systems and UNICORN software.
* Expertise with liquid handling system such as Tecan.

About us.

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are around 7,600 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

At UCB, everything we do start with a simple question: "How will this create value for people living with severe disease?". We are on a journey to become the patient-preferred biopharma leader by delivering medicines and solutions that improve lives. We want to ensure the creation of patient value, now and into the future, while contributing to a society where a population of 8 billion people and more should be able to live a good life within limited resources of one planet.

Curious to know more? Please visit our website .

Where permitted, applicants for employment in the United States must have received or be willing to receive a full COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire; or, alternatively, agree to be subject to weekly COVID-19 testing, subject to religious and medical exemptions and in accordance with applicable law.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protect by law.