Research Associate - II

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Research Associate - II with a pharmaceutical company. This is a 10+ month onsite contract opportunity with our client located in Oceanside, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute assigned experiments on-site that support Process Development activities and project goals
• Select appropriate methods and techniques for performing experiments
• Develop skills in data analysis and interpreting experiment outcomes including the ability to evaluate data quality and recognize anomalous results
• Recommend alternatives, research new methods and techniques and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems
• 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 a team oriented, collaborative and problem-solving mindset
• Work with safety in mind and able to work with highly potent compounds upon training

Requirements:

• BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 0+ years of relevant experience
• Preferred degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Prior experience in biologics purification, with an emphasis on conjugation, tangential flow filtration (UF/DF), and filtration
• Knowledge of cGMPs, technology transfer, and scaling up bioprocesses
• Must be able to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Must demonstrate excellent technical writing skills
• Working understanding of downstream process development including centrifugation, normal and tangential flow filtration, chromatography operations, and virus clearance
• Ability to work effectively within the purification team to help design and execute experiments supporting process definition, optimization, and characterization with an increasing level of independence
• Ability to collaborate with Technical Operations during technology transfer from process development to GMP manufacturing
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas, project goals and results and proactively identify issues and suggest solutions
• Self-motivated, organized, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking

Desired skills:

• Prior experience in analytical operations: SEC/HPLC, CE (R/NR), HCP testing is beneficial, but not required
• Experience with multiple modalities (mAbs, bispecifics, fusion and antibody drug conjugates, virus particles) produced in microbial and mammalian expression systems is a plus

Pay range: up to $48.92 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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