Postdoctoral Scholar and Instructor, Bioprocessing

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Job Posting Title: Postdoctoral Scholar and Instructor, Bioprocessing Job Description: Position Overview: The Amgen Bioprocessing Center (ABC) at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) seeks to recruit an outstanding candidate to fill an open Post-Doctoral Scholar and Instructor position. The ideal candidate should have an established record of excellence in bioprocessing research with emphasis on biologics and a focus on lab practices for mammalian cell culture, microbial fermentation, downstream processing, and cell line development. Teaching experience is desirable as this role involves teaching as well. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching lectures and lab courses, establish strong collaboration with industry, and enhance the excellence of the academic community through research and teaching. The successful candidate will participate actively as a member of the KGI community, on administrative committees, search committees, in all ABC and KGI activities, and student advising and mentoring. Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) is a recognized leader in applied life sciences, healthcare and pharmacy education, dedicated to translating scientific innovation into medical solutions. As a graduate-level institution within the prestigious Claremont Colleges consortium, KGI offers a unique blend of entrepreneurial agility and deep academic rigor. Our alumni are industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners shaping the future of healthcare and biotechnology. The Director of Alumni Engagement will work within this distinct, mission-driven environment to build networks that are not just social, but professionally vital to the industries we serve. Located in beautiful Claremont, California, KGI is a member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services. Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction. The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money and U.S. News and World Report, and the Princeton Review. Education and Experience: A PhD in Chemical, Biochemical, Biological, or Biomedical Engineering, or in the Biological, Chemical, or Physical Sciences, or a closely related discipline is required, along with extensive knowledge of biopharmaceutical processing. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Partner with appropriate faculty to lead teaching classes and lab instructions for courses related to bioprocessing. Collaborate with the Laboratory Safety Manager to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation and adequate availability of supplies for all lab areas. Coordinate and/or supervise Team Masters' Projects and student independent research projects in the labs. Coordinate and/or lead industry-sponsored projects in the labs. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Must possess excellent verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, community officials, campus colleagues and the public. Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and personal integrity. Must have basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, all components. Ability to adapt well to unexpected situations and re-prioritize work according to changing circumstances to meet objectives. Able to use technology easily and effectively to enhance productivity and to assess progress toward office goals. Able and willing to work weekend and evening hours, as needed. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to maintain a good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the