Research Fellow - Biotech

Pay 30-37/h depending on experience.

The Role

The primary responsibilities of the Biophysical Assay Research Associate will include performing analytical method development and testing samples using RP and SEC HPLC, CE-SDS, AUC and other analytical tools; contributing to design and performing experiments with supervision as needed; completing assigned tasks within time frames with high quality; maintaining a well-documented record of activities in lab notebook and reports. The position level will be commensurate with education and experience level. Additionally, the role includes regularly summarizing and presenting experimental results in lab meetings and responsible for generating reports. This role will be at our South San Francisco location.

Conducting experiments to characterize adeno associated viral nanoparticles for gene therapy products

Performing assays for particle/protein/DNA in multiple assays including RP and SEC HPLC, CE-SDS, and AUC methods to assist in evaluation of process change, formulation study, stability study using statistical methods as needed, following SOPs and execute experiments according to guidelines

Developing new assays and transfer to QC, Process Development and Research.

Developing new analytical tools to characterize adeno associated viral nanoparticles for gene therapy products

Participating in writing, reviewing, and editing experimental procedures and reports

Maintaining accurate records of all analytical development activities timely

Analyzing and determining the applicability of laboratory data to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations

About You

Must Have/Required

Bachelor of Science with 1+ year experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotech company and with the requisite years’ of experience and with the requisite years’ of experience employing the skills listed in the job description (for each level) performing multiple assays for AAV, proteins and DNA

Successful experience in HPLC or other technologies (CE-SDS and AUC) for protein/DNA based product development

Strong knowledge of Protein and DNA chemistry

Knowledge and proven experience in protein-based product development and characterization

Knowledge and expertise in principles and practice of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word

Demonstrated verbal and written skills in technical reports and documents

Positive, professional self-starter with a passion for science

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as being an individual contributor

Models our Core Values: Be Bold: Find a Way, Care Deeply, Get Stuff Done – is experienced as someone who exemplifies the culture we want to create; operates with transparency; is trusted.

May Have/Preferred

Experience in analytical method development and assay transfer

Experience in statistical analysis

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

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