Purification Scientist

TekWissen ®; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

A global workforce management provider is looking for a Purification Scientist for a temporary onsite assignment in Berkeley, California. The role focuses on executing laboratory activities related to purification processes, following established procedures and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should have a BS/BA and 1-2 years of hands-on experience with AKTA liquid chromatography systems. Excellent record keeping and communication skills are also required for proper documentation and collaboration with team members.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with routine laboratory operations and documentation systems such as BPRs and SOPs.
• Excellent record keeping and communication skills.
• Hands-on experience working (1-2 years) with AKTA Explorer/Pure liquid chromatography system.

Responsibilities

• Executes purification process development studies following Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborates with development scientists and cross-functional team members.
• Documents experimental procedures, observations, and outcomes in lab notebooks.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Documentation skills

Protein purification techniques

AKTA Explorer/Pure chromatography

Troubleshooting lab equipment

Education

BS/BA

Job description

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Job Title: Purification Scientist

Duration: 9 Months

Job Type: -Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, headquartered in Leverkusen, and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds and biotechnology products.

Job Description:

DEPARTMENT/TEAM DESCRIPTION:

• CMC and Technology. Performs lab activities and executes studies as part of the CMCT Labs in support of life cycle management activities for launch and commercial products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Performs lab activities and executes studies in CMCT Purification labs

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes purification process development studies following Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and laboratory batch records (LBRs)
• Follows laboratory safety protocols
• Documents experimental procedures, observations and outcomes in lab notebooks and digital databases.
• Collaborates with development scientists and cross-functional team members
• Maintains, monitors equipment and may troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Works with minimal supervision after training

Skills & Competency Requirements:

• Must be comfortable with routine laboratory operations and documentation systems such as BPRs and SOPs
• Excellent record keeping and communication skills
• Demonstrates general knowledge in laboratory techniques used in protein purification
• Hands‑on experience working (1‑2 years) with AKTA Explorer/Pure liquid chromatography system
• Able to troubleshoot typical problems encountered during routine lab operation

REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES Education Requirement(s):

• BS/BA

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.