Research Associate - HTP

The Planet Group; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a scientist to advance high-throughput purification workflows, operate automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan and Hamilton, and develop purification assays for microscale purification methods. The role emphasizes data integrity and collaboration with upstream teams.

You will perform bench-scale purification studies, analyze experimental data, and prepare protocols, reports, and electronic lab notebooks, while contributing to the development and

Qualifications

• Develop and execute high-throughput purification assays.
• Operate automated liquid handling systems (Tecan, Hamilton).
• Perform bench-scale purification using chromatography and filtration techniques.
• Maintain thorough documentation and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-throughput purification workflows for upstream samples.
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems.
• Develop and refine purification assays and microscale methods.
• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure data delivery.
• Conduct bench-scale purification studies using chromatography and filtration.
• Analyze data and prepare reports and notebooks.
• Support implementation of new purification technologies and workflow improvements.
• Maintain a state-of-the-art purification lab and instrumentation readiness.

Skills

HTP purification assays

Automated liquid handling

Microscale chromatography

Analytical documentation

Education

MS with 2+ years or BS with 4+ years

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

AKTA

Job description

• 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.