ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Process Development Associate with a Biotechnology company. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity with our client located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is onsite position. Summary: The ideal candidate is a recent graduate in a life sciences field with hands-on laboratory experience, particularly in mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification techniques. Success in this role requires someone who is eager to learn, highly trainable, and motivated to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment. This position is 100% onsite and requires a willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends.
Responsibilities: - Work in a team environment to contribute to drug substance process development
- Contribute to technology development projects to seek continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency
- Execute mammalian cell culture experiments at different scales in shake flasks, culture bags and bioreactors
- Execute purification experiments, mainly filtration, chromatography and UFDF, at different scales
- Program automation for process equipment including benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling systems
- Execute process/equipment troubleshooting
- Design experiments and analyze the data using visualization and analytics software
- Document experimental data in lab notebooks
- Communicate findings through reports and presentations
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience
- Relevant hands-on lab experience in cell culture or protein purification
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
- Experience with data analysis tools
- Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends
Pay range: Up to $26.62 per Hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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