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Scientist I

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 03/15/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 602764 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 34-44/hr
*Depending on experience

Position Description:
We are seeking an associate scientist to join a talented team developing purification processes for GMP applications. In this laboratory position the candidate will provide hands-on support for purification development and process scale-up activities in a collaborative and dynamic environment to help advance novel cancer therapies to human clinical studies.

Key responsibilities include:
· Execute routine purification development operations from harvest to UF/DF operations
· Prepare small to large batches of buffer solutions following batch record recipe · Support pilot plant activities including preparation and execution
· Perform routine analytical measurements using HPLC and UV-vis instrumentation
· Record and manage multiple data sets in notebooks and excel files
· Perform general lab maintenance including cleanliness and maintaining inventory
· Collaborate within the team in order to follow best practices and meet project goals
· Must be flexible to participate in innovative projects with shifting priorities and ambiguity in direction
· Must have a positive ‘can do attitude’ and be able to research and generate new ideas
· Must be comfortable with physical activities of constant standing, walking, sitting and occasionally lifting up to 50Ibs
· Provide verbal updates and presentations at group meetings
· Great interpersonal and communication skills

Basic Qualifications
· BS or MS in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or related field with 0-3 years relevant industry experience in purification technologies/downstream process development
· Experience with laboratory work; Experience with chromatography, filtration, UV-vis, buffer preparation, and/or HPLC is preferred
· Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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