Downstream Scientist, Biologics Pilot & Scale-Up

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Biologics Pilot Lab in Foster City, CA. In this onsite role, you will play a key part in downstream purification operations such as chromatography and TFF, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring operational readiness. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in purification techniques and be comfortable in a collaborative environment. This position may require occasional weekend work to meet increasing business demands.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with downstream purification operations, including centrifugation and chromatography.
• Proficiency with AKTA systems and UNICORN programming.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute downstream purification and scale-up activities.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret process data.
• Maintain laboratory readiness and support lab operations.

Skills

Downstream purification operations

Centrifugation

Chromatography

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

AA/AS degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience

BS/BE in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline with 1+ year of relevant experience

Tools

AKTA systems

UNICORN programming

Job description

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Biologics Pilot Lab in Foster City, CA. In this onsite role, you will play a key part in downstream purification operations such as chromatography and TFF, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring operational readiness. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in purification techniques and be comfortable in a collaborative environment. This position may require occasional weekend work to meet increasing business demands.