Protein Purification Scientist

job summary:
Join a global life sciences innovator in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, as a Scientist II specializing in downstream processing. If you have hands-on expertise operating FPLC systems and want to drive vital protein manufacturing processes in a cutting-edge laboratory setting, this high-impact, 6-month contract opportunity is for you..

location: Carlsbad, CA
job type: 6 month contract
pay: $30 - $37 per hour
work hours: Standard working hours
education: Bachelor's Degree

 

responsibilities:

• Purify therapeutic proteins in a controlled manufacturing lab following standard operating procedures and controlled documentation.

• Operate Cytiva ÄKTA FPLC (UNICORN software) and Bio-Rad NGC chromatography platforms to execute downstream processes.

• Perform column chromatography (affinity, IEX, SEC, HIC), tangential flow filtration (TFF), and buffer preparation.

• Execute characterization assays, including SDS-PAGE, and evaluate chromatograms against established operational parameters.

• Troubleshoot routine process or equipment anomalies and support continuous improvement/validation initiatives.

• Maintain strict batch records and quality documentation in compliance with standard Quality Management System guidelines.

qualifications:

required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related life sciences discipline.

• 3+ years of protein purification experience within a biotechnology manufacturing or R&D setting.

• Proven, hands-on experience using Cytiva ÄKTA (UNICORN) or Bio-Rad NGC FPLC purification systems.

• Practical understanding of multiple chromatography modes (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, HIC).

• Proven capability to follow strict batch records and work on-site in a controlled laboratory (+4°C cold room as required).

preferred:

• Experience operating in an ISO 9001 or GMP-regulated environment.

• Hands-on proficiency with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) systems.

skills:  FPLC, ÄKTA, Bio-Rad NGC, UNICORN Software, Protein Purification, Column Chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), SDS-PAGE, Ion-Exchange Chromatography, Size-Exclusion Chromatography, Buffer Preparation, GMP, ISO 9001, Batch Records

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


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We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.