Research Associate - II*

The Fountain Group; California; Presencial; USD 62.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Referral bonus

Descripción de la vacante

The Fountain Group is seeking a Research Associate II for a prominent client in Oceanside, CA. The role involves executing high throughput purification and automation for upstream/cell culture samples, operating Hamilton and Tecan systems, and developing purification assays. A 12-month assignment with potential extension or conversion is offered.

Qualifications include an M.S. with 2+ years or a B.S. with 4+ years in a related field, experience with HTP purification, chromatography, and data

Formación

• MS with 2+ years or BS 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, filtration, and standard downstream techniques.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform high throughput purification and automation for upstream/cell culture samples.
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems (Tecan, Hamilton).
• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.
• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.
• Contribute to purification process development and characterization experiments.
• Conduct bench scale purification studies using chromatography, filtration, and microscale systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data with data integrity.
• Prepare protocols, reports, and electronic lab notebook documentation.

Conocimientos

HTP purification workflows

Automated liquid handling

Data analysis

Collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Educación

M.S. in chemical engineering/biochemistry or related (2+ yrs)

B.S. in chemical engineering/biochemistry or related (4+ yrs)

Herramientas

Tecan

Hamilton

Chromatography platforms (AKTA)

Descripción del empleo

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Research Associate II for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Oceanside, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $45-56.12/hr.
• 12-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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.

• Referral Bonus for any candidate hired.