Research Associate

BioTalent; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent is seeking a Research Associate, Process Development to support downstream purification workflows for monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins in a biopharmaceutical CDMO. You will assist with chromatography method development, filtration studies, buffer formulation, and process scale-up activities to enable transfer to manufacturing.

This role offers hands-on purification experience in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ years in biopharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography, filtration, buffer prep, and protein purification.

Responsibilities

• Support downstream process development and routine purification of monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins.
• Assist with chromatography method development and execution for protein purification processes.
• Perform buffer formulation development, buffer preparation, and filtration process development activities.
• Operate chromatography systems, filtration equipment, and supporting process development instrumentation.
• Conduct in-process and routine analytical testing, including protein concentration and HPLC-based assays.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support process development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project summaries for internal teams and clients.
• Support process scale-up activities and technology transfer of downstream operations into manufacturing.

Skills

Chromatography

Filtration

Protein purification

Data interpretation

Education

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

Tools

Chromatography systems

Filtration equipment

Buffer formulation

Job description

We are partnering with a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on developing and manufacturing biopharmaceuticals. They are seeking a Research Associate, Process Development to support the development, optimization, and scale-up of downstream purification processes used in biologics manufacturing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to protein purification, chromatography development, filtration studies, and technology transfer activities that help bring innovative therapies from development into commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Support downstream process development and routine purification of monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins.
• Assist with chromatography method development and execution for protein purification processes.
• Perform buffer formulation development, buffer preparation, and filtration process development activities.
• Operate chromatography systems, filtration equipment, and supporting process development instrumentation.
• Conduct in-process and routine analytical testing, including protein concentration and HPLC-based assays.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support process development projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project summaries for internal teams and clients.
• Support process scale-up activities and technology transfer of downstream operations into manufacturing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography, filtration processes, buffer preparation, and protein purification techniques.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or support such as H1B, TN, E-3, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, or employment-based permanent residence processes, now or in the future.