Research Associate – High-Throughput Purification & Automation

The Planet Group; Oceanside (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Planet Group is seeking an experienced scientist to execute high-throughput purification workflows for upstream cell culture samples and support process characterization. You will operate automated liquid handling systems (Hamilton, Tecan) and help develop microscale purification methods.

The role requires MS or BS with 2+ / 4+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical and data documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• MS or BS with relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline.
• Experience developing and executing HTP purification assays using automated liquid handling systems (Tecan, Hamilton, microscale chromatography).
• Experience with chromatography (AKTA), filtration, and standard downstream techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Execute high-throughput purification workflows for upstream/cell culture samples to support process characterization.
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton and Tecan platforms.
• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Documentation

Problem solving

Independent & collaborative work

Interpersonal communication

Educación

MS (relevant field)

BS (relevant field)

Herramientas

Tecan

Hamilton

AKTA

Microscale chromatography

Descripción del empleo

• High?Throughput Purification & Automation?
• Execute high?throughput purification (HTP) workflows for upstream/cell culture samples to support process characterization.?
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton and Tecan platforms.?
• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.?
• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.?
• Purification Process Development?
• Contribute to experimental design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.?
• Conduct bench?scale purification studies using chromatography, filtration, and microscale systems.?
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations.?
• Prepare high?quality protocols, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.?
• Technical Excellence & Collaboration?
• Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform enhancements.?
• Maintain a state?of?the?art purification lab, including instrumentation readiness and workflow improvements.?
• Partner with upstream, downstream, and cross?functional colleagues as needed on development and characterization initiatives.?
• Follow all compliance, training, and safety requirements.?

Qualifications / Skills / Experience?

• M.S. with 2+ years or B.S. with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline.?
• Expertise developing and executing HTP purification assays, including automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan, Hamilton, and microscale chromatography platforms.?
• Experience with chromatography (e.g., AKTA, plate?based), filtration, and standard downstream techniques.?
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem?solving skills.?
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative, fast?paced environments.?
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.