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Scientist II

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 05/28/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 606841 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 45-55/hr
*Depending on experience

Responsibilities include:
· Development, optimize, and scale-up purification processes for biologics candidates to support early and late stage development
· Innovate, develop, optimize, and scale-up purification processes
· Conceive and evaluate novel advanced separation technologies and techniques
· Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program
· Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group’s strategy.
· Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
· Transfer processes to GMP manufacturing for clinical material production
· Work with contract labs and carry out viral clearance studies
· Write technical publications, reports, presentations, and regulatory filings including publishing research in peer-reviewed journals and presenting work at scientific conferences
· Work efficiently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally toward project timelines and goals
· Participate on cross-functional project teams
· Mentor and train junior scientists

Qualifications

Basic:
· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and typically 3-5 years of experience, MS or equivalent education and typically 3-5 years of experience, PhD and typically 3+ years of experience
· Must have hands on experience in protein purification including chromatography separations and filtration operations
· Able to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments to answer scientific questions
· Must be forward-thinking and be able to lead and contribute to scientific/technical discussions
· Able to independently learn, understand and execute novel/advanced scientific techniques
· Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to keep detailed written records
· Able to author publications, technical reports, regulatory documents, and presentations
· Has strong communication skills including verbal, written, and scientific data presentation
· Has good understanding of biochemistry and bioprocess engineering concepts
· Able to work collaboratively within and outside of the group
· Has proficiency with Microsoft Office software, ability to learn new software applications

Preferred:
· Proficient in writing methods and operating AKTA chromatographic instruments (such as AKTA Avant, AKTA Purifier, AKTA Pure, AKTA Ready or similar)
· Has a strong understanding of analytical techniques, such as HPLC and ELISA
· Has hands on experience with monoclonal antibody or antibody-like molecule purification at GMP, pilot and/or laboratory scale
· Demonstrated scientific aptitude through authorship of peer-reviewed publications
· Has a strong understanding of statistical analysis

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.