Biotechnology company is hiring a Senior Pilot Plant Associate to join the Process Development team in Redwood City, CA. This individual will be a key member of the team, focusing on downstream activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform pilot scale downstream purification process and manufacturing (post cell lysate to final formulation) by utilizing column chromatography, CsCl, UFDF, and various filtration steps.
• Follow good documentation practices to maintain accurate records.
• Work closely with team members to perform buffer preparation.
• Set-up, operate and maintain required downstream laboratory equipment.
• Maintain reagent, sample, and consumables inventory.
• Assist with data entry and data analysis in Excel and / or other statistical programs.
• Work closely with the downstream team to perform downstream experiments.
• Ensure safe workplace in compliance with the company and EHS' rules and regulations.
• Work with Assay Development and Quality Control to coordinate testing.
• Work to identify optimize, revise, and update current process batch records, protocols, and procedures to make them more robust and streamlined.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical / biochemical engineering or related fields with 4 years of downstream purification experience.
• Proficient in general and non-routine laboratory skills including aseptic technique, multi-channel pipetting and biosafety cabinet operations.
• Hands on experience with buffer preparations, TFF (Hollow Fiber / Cassettes), UF / DF and Column Chromatography Purification.

Experience working with AKTA Avant is required.

• Requires some knowledge of GxP standards, and the ability to apply compliance principles.
• Strong desire to learn new technologies, skill sets, and the science behind AAV processing.
• $44.00-$55.00 / hr

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering.

We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

Last updated : 2024-06-19