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We are looking for a candidate with an excellent technical track record who enjoys hands-on engineering and is driven to turn technical ideas into working bioprocess solutions.\nDevelop and optimize TFF processes (UF/DF, concentration, buffer exchange and clarification) for antibodies and novel modalities such as viral vectors and antibody drug conjugates\nDesign, build and automate TFF setups, including single-pass TFF (SPTFF) and continuous or integrated downstream configurations.\n Develop device communication, data acquisition and process control \nStudy how pump and flow technology affects shear-sensitive products, including yield, aggregation, particle integrity, potency and membrane fouling\n Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and propose creative technical solutions\n Present your results in scientific publications, at international conferences and to industrial partners\nThe position starts with an initial one-year contract. 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