Research Associate II

Planet Pharma; Oceanside (CA); In loco; USD 62.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Planet Pharma is seeking an Associate Scientist to support purification process development during pivotal and commercial development phases. The role focuses on highthroughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and on optimizing assays using automation platforms like Tecan and Hamilton.

The candidate will contribute to design and execution of benchscale purification studies, collect and analyze data, and maintain thorough documentation in electronic lab notebooks.

Competenze

• MS with 2+ years or BS with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience developing and executing HTP purification assays using automated liquid handling systems (Tecan, Hamilton).
• Experience with chromatography (e.g., AKTA) and downstream techniques.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem solving skills.

Mansioni

• Execute highthroughput purification workflows for upstream/cell culture samples.
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems (Tecan, Hamilton).
• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale methods.
• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.

Conoscenze

HTP purification

Automation platforms

Chromatography

Data analysis

Documentation

Collaborative team

Formazione

MS in chemical engineering/biochemistry

BS in related field

Strumenti

Tecan

Hamilton automation

AKTA chromatography

Descrizione del lavoro

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development during pivotal and commercial development phases. This contract role focuses on highthroughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and supports downstream purification characterization studies. A core part of this role is the development and optimization of highthroughput purification assays using stateoftheart automation platforms (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton).

Key Responsibilities

HighThroughput Purification & Automation

• Execute highthroughput 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 benchscale purification studies using chromatography, filtration, and microscale systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations.
• Prepare highquality protocols, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.

Technical Excellence & Collaboration

• Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform enhancements.
• Maintain a stateoftheart 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, platebased), 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.

Pay ranges between 45-50/hr based on experience