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Research Associate II - Downstream Process Development
Job Description
*Depending on experience
Role: seeking motivated, team-oriented individuals with expertise in protein purification process development to support our pre-pivotal purification & pilot operations group - an opportunity to work in teams for the early and late stage development of protein molecules.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute assigned tasks that support downstream purification operations.
• Monitor and evaluate purification process performance data, report and present findings, and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problem.
• Participate in group meetings and present results, data interpretation and conclusions.
• Demonstrate strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.
• Work with team oriented, collaborative and problem-solving mindset.
• Always work with safety in mind.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
• Familiar with downstream purification process, which includes centrifugation, chromatography, and filtration.
• Hands-on experience of AKTA, Tangential flow filtration and depth filtration is preferred.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), technology transfer, and scaling up bioprocesses is a plus.
• Must be able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Must demonstrate excellent technical writing skills - strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking
Education Requirement:
• AA/AS degree - must have 2+ year relevant industry experience (purification techniques)
or
• BS/BE degree Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline: 0-3 years experience required (in purification techniques)
Miscellaneous Info:
Team - currently 6 scientists responsible for generating materials to support biologics programs at the pilot scale; conducting troubleshooting and process improvement; assessing and implementing new technology to enable improvement of site-wise operational capability, capacity, and efficiency
Interview Process (via Zoom): initial screen, then more detailed 1:1 with manager plus 1-2 colleagues.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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