Research Associate II — High-Throughput Purification

The Fountain Group; California; On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

HTP purification workflows

Automated liquid handling

Data analysis

Collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

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

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

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

Chromatography platforms (AKTA)

Job description

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