What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Development Associate position at Discover International?
Job Title : Process Development Senior Associate
Location : Thousand Oaks, CA (Fully Onsite with occasional WFH based on workload)
Job Type : Contract (1 year, potential for extension)
This group focuses on late-stage drug product formulation and fill / finish process development for large molecule modalities, such as monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers (BITEs), and fusion proteins.
Key Responsibilities :
- Plan, design, execute, and document studies related to drug product formulation and process development.
- Support formulation assessments using high-throughput technologies and workflows.
- Perform studies involving automation technologies, including liquid handling robots and high-throughput protein characterization assays.
- Conduct analytical testing (e.g., SEC-UHPLC, CEX-UHPLC, viscosity, particle analysis) and data analysis.
- Innovate solutions to improve throughput, data quality, and workflows.
- Collaborate with the automation team and contribute to team meetings with study designs and results.
- Author and review technical documents such as protocols, reports, and presentations, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :