Scientist- Protein Purification

A world leader in Biotechnology and Pharma is seeking a Scientist - Protein Purification at Oceanside CA .

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $47 - 56/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical Paid Sick leave 401K

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development and characterization during pivotal and commercial development phases. This role focuses on high-throughput purification (HTP) of upstream and cell culture samples microscale purification and downstream process characterization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated liquid handling platforms such as Tecan and Hamilton chromatography and assay development with the ability to optimize and troubleshoot automated purification workflows.

Key Responsibilities

High-Throughput Purification & Automation

• Execute high-throughput purification workflows for upstream and cell culture samples to support process development and characterization.
• Operate optimize and maintain automated liquid handling platforms including Tecan and Hamilton systems.

Purification Process Development

• Design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.
• Prepare protocols technical reports and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation while maintaining data integrity.

Technical Excellence & Collaboration

• Support the implementation and optimization of new purification technologies instrumentation and automated workflows.
• Collaborate with upstream downstream and cross-functional teams to support process development and characterization initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Masters degree with 2 years or Bachelors degree with 4 years of relevant industry experience in Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Bioengineering Biotechnology or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing and executing high-throughput purification assays and microscale purification workflows.
• Experience operating automated liquid handling systems particularly Tecan and Hamilton platforms.
• Practical knowledge of chromatography systems such as ÄKTA plate-based chromatography filtration and downstream purification techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting biologics purification process development and characterization.
• Familiarity with automated or high-throughput chromatography and purification platforms.
• Experience processing upstream cell culture samples and collaborating with upstream process development teams.
• Exposure to pivotal-stage or commercial biopharmaceutical development and associated quality expectations.
  

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Required Skills:

Downstream Protein Purification

Required Education:

Bachelors