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Position: QC Chemist II

Location: New Brunswick, NJ



Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:



· Performing QC testing for product lot release and stability studies for Ampligen® and the single stranded RNA raw materials, Poly I and Poly C12U. Testing methodologies such as HPLC, ultracentrifugation, UV/Visible spectroscopy, circular dichroism, gel permeation chromatography and wet chemistry.

· Performing HPLC testing release and stability studies to support production of Alferon N Injection ®.

· Participating in validation of manufacturing processes that include testing of raw materials and in-process materials. Development and Validation of analytical methods as required.

· Interacting with Manufacturing, QC and QA to coordinate the sampling schedules, sample preparations.

· Independently completing required daily activities in the QC labs in compliance with the company’s SOPs as well as appropriate health authority regulations and guidance.

· Reviewing documents and preparing data reports.

Requirements/Education:

* BS with a minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or MS degree with a minimum of 2 years experience.
* Knowledge of protein chemistry, DNA, and RNA is a plus.
* Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in teams and multitask are needed.
* Familiarity with GMP, GLP, and FDA regulations is preferred.

Position: QC Biochemist II

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities:



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Perform cell based bioassays such as Cytopathic Effect Inhibition assay for product lot release and stability testing.
* Prepare media and solutions, and maintain cell lines. Evaluate human leukocytes and perform qualification for biological components used in manufacturing of interferon product.
* Perform biochemical assays such as gel electrophoresis, protein and ELISA assays.
* Participate in environmental monitoring for manufacturing facilities that includes sampling, testing, and data analysis.
* Interact with manufacturing, QC and QA to coordinate the sampling schedules.
* Independently complete required daily activities in the QC labs in compliance with company’s SOPs as well as appropriate health authority regulations and guidance. Review documents and prepare data reports.


Requirements/Education:



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BS with a minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or MS degree with a minimum of 2 years experience.
* Hands-on experience in biochemical testing and tissue culture is required.
* Knowledge of protein chemistry, DNA, and RNA is a plus.
* Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in teams and multitask are needed.
* Familiarity with GMP, GLP, and FDA regulations is preferred.



Position: Manufacturing Technician

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Job Description and Responsibilities:

* Perform unit operations in the manufacture of blood derived alpha interferon and a synthetic RNA species.
* Operations in the manufacture of the interferon include but are not limited to cell isolation and culture, solution formulation, sterile component preparation, cell harvesting, bulk liquid concentration, preparative chromatography and related operations.
* Operations in the manufacture of the RNA include but are not limited to RNA synthesis, extraction, precipitation, diafiltration and freeze-drying.
* Both processes require compliance to cGMPs.

Job Requirements:

* A minimum of 2 years experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment or a BS in life science, chemistry, or related field is required.
* Experience in at least some of the operations listed above would be preferable.
* Experience with bio-hazardous materials and/or hazardous solvents is important.
* Must be willing to work in a team environment.


Please forward resumes:

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Via US Mail:
Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc.
Director of Human Resources
783 Jersey Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Via Facsimile: [phone]
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Via E-mail: [e-mail].