Downstream Process Development Scientist

Avid Bioservices, Inc.; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Bioservices, Inc. in California invites applications for a Research Associate, Process Development Downstream to support laboratory activities in downstream development for monoclonal antibodies and related biologics.

You will lead experiments, analyze data, document results, and collaborate across teams to prepare scalable downstream processes for pilot and GMP manufacturing. This on-site role offers growth, hands-on learning, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 1-2 years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Strong understanding of downstream processing principles, experimental design, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead downstream process development studies, including chromatography screening, process optimization, and scale-up.
• Perform in-process and routine analytical testing (HPLC-based assays, A280) for development activities.
• Independently execute downstream unit operations using chromatography systems, filtration equipment.
• Support process scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing operations with robust workflows.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and present data; author technical reports and client-facing documentation.

Skills

Downstream processing

Experimental design

Data analysis

Bioprocess development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering / Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology

Tools

HPLC

Chromatography systems

Filtration equipment

A280 spectrophotometry

Job description

Avid Bioservices, Inc. in California invites applications for a Research Associate, Process Development Downstream to support laboratory activities in downstream development for monoclonal antibodies and related biologics.

You will lead experiments, analyze data, document results, and collaborate across teams to prepare scalable downstream processes for pilot and GMP manufacturing. This on-site role offers growth, hands-on learning, and a supportive work environment.