NEW JOB OPENING
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II, PURIFICATION PROCESS DEVELOPMENT (HTP & AUTOMATION)
IN Oceanside, CA, USA!

Required Qualification:



• Bachelors with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline.



Preferred Qualification:



• Master's with 2+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline



Required Skills:



• Expertise developing and executing HTP purification assays, including automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan, Hamilton, and microscale chromatography platforms.

• Experience with chromatography (e.g., AKTA, plate based), filtration, and standard downstream techniques.

• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem solving skills.



Preferred Skills:



• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative, fast paced environments.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.



Summary:



• We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development during pivotal and commercial development phases. This contract role focuses on high throughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and supports downstream purification characterization studies.

• A core part of this role is the development and optimization of high throughput purification assays using state of the art automation platforms (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton).

• The ideal candidate brings strong hands on laboratory skills, deep familiarity with HTP purification methods, and the ability to establish, troubleshoot, and refine automated workflows.



Responsibilities:



• High Throughput Purification & Automation

• Execute high throughput purification (HTP) workflows for upstream/cell culture samples to support process characterization.

• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton and Tecan platforms.

• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.

• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.

• Purification Process Development

• Contribute to experimental design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.

• Conduct bench scale purification studies using chromatography, filtration, and microscale systems.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations.

• Prepare high quality protocols, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.

• Technical Excellence & Collaboration

• Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform enhancements.

• Maintain a state of the art purification lab, including instrumentation readiness and workflow improvements.

• Partner with upstream, downstream, and cross functional colleagues as needed on development and characterization initiatives.

• Follow all compliance, training, and safety requirements.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**