Scientist I (Downstream Process Development)

Pay $39.13 / hr - $58.70 / hr - Paid Weekly

Mon-Fri, 40 hours with some flexibility but approximately 8 am - 5 pm.

This position is on-site with mostly lab work and may allow for some hybrid work to complete paperwork, but this is mostly an in-person lab position.

The Process Development team is seeking a talented, highly motivated Scientist I to work on the purification of therapeutic antibody drug candidates from human and mouse immune repertoires. The successful candidate will provide downstream process development and material generation support within the company’s Process Development team.

Primary responsibilities for role :

• Development, optimize, and scale-up purification processes for biologics candidates to support early stage development
• Analyze and interpret data to drive technical understanding, meet project targets and objectives, problem solve, and make recommendations that drive efficiency, knowledge, and manage risk
• Collaborate closely with other functional areas involved in antibody therapeutics development, including upstream process development, analytical development, project management, and cross-functional partners
• Work effectively with external collaborators and CROs
• Coordinate activities with functional groups and project teams
• Discuss experiments and data to project team members
• Develop, write, and review standard operating protocols and other technical documents
• May act as a lead for assigned projects or team
• Mentor and train other technical staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
• Experience in protein purification techniques, especially chromatography; antibody purification experience preferred
• Proficient in writing methods and operating AKTA chromatographic instruments (such as AKTA Avant, AKTA Purifier, AKTA Pure, AKTA Ready or similar)
• Strong scientific understanding and logical thinking
• Ability to train others in basic laboratory techniques and equipment operation
• Proficiency in analytical method development and analytical method validation
• Demonstrate flexibility and problem-solving activities

Education Bachelor Experience 4 years Equivalency Masters with 2 years of experience

Benefits (employee contribution) :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary : $39 - $59