Associate Scientist - High-Throughput Purification

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an Associate Scientist for a 12-month contract in Oceanside, CA, onsite five days per week. The role focuses on high-throughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and development of automated workflows using Tecan and Hamilton platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of MS or 4+ years of BS in a relevant science, with hands-on purification experience, data analysis skills, and strong collaboration across upstream and downstream teams.

Qualifications

• M.S. with 2+ years or B.S. with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline.
• Experience developing and executing HTP purification assays using automated liquid handling systems (Tecan, Hamilton) and microscale chromatography platforms.
• Experience with chromatography (AKTA, plate-based), filtration, and standard downstream techniques.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-throughput purification (HTP) workflows for upstream/cell culture samples to support process characterization.
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton and Tecan platforms.
• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.
• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.
• Contribute to experimental design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.
• Conduct bench-scale purification studies using chromatography, filtration, and microscale systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations.
• Prepare high-quality protocols, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.

Skills

HTP purification

Automated liquid handling

Chromatography

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

M.S. in chemical engineering/biochemistry/bioengineering

B.S. in chemical engineering/biochemistry/bioengineering

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

AKTA

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. seeks an Associate Scientist for a 12-month contract in Oceanside, CA, onsite five days per week. The role focuses on high-throughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and development of automated workflows using Tecan and Hamilton platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of MS or 4+ years of BS in a relevant science, with hands-on purification experience, data analysis skills, and strong collaboration across upstream and downstream teams.