Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Research Associate - II for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Oceanside, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role focuses on protein purification process development and process characterization. The ideal candidate will plan and execute experiments, analyze data, and work collaboratively within a cross-functional team to support process definition, optimization, and technology transfer to GMP manufacturing.
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
- Work effectively within the purification team to help design and execute experiments supporting process definition, optimization, and characterization
- Collaborate with Technical Operations during technology transfer from process development to GMP manufacturing
- Contribute to the preparation of regulatory filings and process validation and characterization reports
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
- Working understanding of downstream process development including centrifugation, normal and tangential flow filtration, and chromatography operations
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Self-motivated, organized, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking
Desired skills: - Prior experience in analytical operations: SEC/HPLC, CE (R/NR), HCP testing
- Experience with multiple modalities (mAbs, bispecifics, fusion and antibody drug conjugates, virus particles) produced in microbial and mammalian expression systems
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, apply today! 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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