ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist - Process Development - III with a Biotechnology company. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity with our client located in Foster City, CA. This is onsite position. Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Sr Associate Scientist to support purification process development activities for biologics during pivotal and commercial development phases. This role is laboratory focused and supports bench scale downstream purification development and process characterization studies. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on laboratory skills, experience with purification process execution, and the ability to troubleshoot and refine experimental methods in a fast-paced development environment.
Responsibilities: - Execute purification process development and characterization experiments in support of pivotal and commercial programs
- Perform bench scale purification studies including chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF as appropriate
- Support resin and membrane lifetime studies, robustness assessments, and process characterization activities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations
- Author experimental protocols, reports, and maintain high quality electronic laboratory notebook documentation
- Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform enhancements
- Troubleshoot equipment, materials, and experimental methods to improve robustness and reproducibility
- 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
- Adhere to all training, safety, quality, and compliance requirements
Requirements: - M.S. with 4+ years or B.S. with 6+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline
- Hands on experience with downstream purification techniques including chromatography and filtration
- Experience with tangential flow filtration, AKTA systems, and UNICORN software is preferred
- Strong experimental execution, data analysis, and documentation skills
- Ability to work both independently and in collaborative, fast paced environments
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Pay range: Up to $63.48 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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