Associate Scientist I - protein biologics development

Orion Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking an entry-level candidate to support the formulation development of protein biologics with a focus on neurotoxins. This temporary, on-site position in Irvine, CA, involves laboratory work and coordination of manufacturing supplies. The ideal candidate will have a background in a scientific discipline, basic lab skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Biochemistry.
• Must have basic lab and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support formulation studies for biologics.
• Prepare buffer/solution and manage lab inventory.
• Generate data summaries and technical reports.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Basic analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in scientific discipline

Tools

RP-HPLC

SEC

CEX

qELISA

SPR

Job description

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Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $32.00/hr

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Length of assignment: 1 Year

Location: Onsite – Irvine, CA

Hourly Pay Rate: $28-32/hr (individual medical benefits available at a cost)

Position Description:

• The incumbent in this role will support the formulation development of protein biologics from early development (pre-clinical/First-In-Human candidates) through commercialization, with a specific focus on neurotoxins for therapeutics and aesthetic use.
• This position requires laboratory work in areas requiring select agents and Toxins access (i.e., Biosafety level 2 laboratories).
• Access to and use of select agents is regulated by federal policies. Therefore, the candidate must conduct all work activities in compliance with internal and applicable regulatory requirements. Internal requirements include compliance with ethics, environmental health and safety, financial, human resources, and general business policies, requirements, and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Execute formulation composition and drug product process development studies for sterile liquids, lyophilized, and pre-filled dosage forms.
• Supporting drug product manufacture preparation activities: buffer/solution preparation, packaging components (vials, stoppers, pumps, filters, tubing, etc.).
• Interpret results and draw conclusions from multistage experiments; note significant deviations and propose relevant new experiments accordingly.
• Generate high-quality data based on sound scientific understanding and prepare formulation data summaries, technical reports, and scientific presentations.
• Support functional technical initiatives by investigating and developing novel experimental approaches and/or technologies in the field of drug product development.
• Maintain oversight of day-to-day laboratory activities; manage inventory of raw materials and drug product packaging and manufacturing supplies; coordinate ordering, shipping, and receiving.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in scientific discipline/natural science with passion for science and research (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry)
• Basic lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation)
• Basic analytical skills (e.g., pH/Osmolality/Sub-visible particle/Density and moisture content testing
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Not a requirement but preferred if the applicant has experience with any one of the following tools: RP-HPLC; SEC; CEX; qELISA; SPR.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in a scientific discipline/natural science with passion for science and research (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry)
• Basic lab skills (e.g., buffer preparation)
• Basic analytical skills (e.g., pH/Osmolality/Sub-visible particle/Density and moisture content testing)
• Detail oriented when it comes to data reporting and record keeping
• Not a requirement but preferred if the applicant has experience with any one of the following tools: RP-HPLC; SEC; CEX; qELISA; SPR

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Research

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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