Second-Shift Scientist: Antibody Purification & Conjugation

Actalent; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Scientist II to purify monoclonal antibodies and assist with bioconjugation workflows in Carlsbad, CA. The role is second shift (1:00 p.m.

– 9:30 p.m.) in an onsite lab and manufacturing setting, with structured training and progression to independent work. The candidate will operate chromatography systems (FPLC/ÄKTA), use spectrophotometers for quality control, and document results in GMP-like records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science field and at least 2 years of lab experience.
• Hands-on antibody purification using chromatography.
• Experience with FPLC/ÄKTA systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely with chemicals.
• Strong documentation and safety/compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Purify monoclonal antibodies using affinity chromatography.
• Execute purification runs and monitor multiple production runs to meet schedules.
• Operate FPLC and ÄKTA systems for purification.
• Use a spectrophotometer for concentration and quality measurements.
• Assist in production of fluorescently labeled bioconjugates.

Skills

Biology degree

Biochemistry

Biotechnology

Cell Biology

Life science

Lab experience

Protein purification

Chromatography

FPLC/ÄKTA

Spectrophotometer

Documentation

Quality/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/biochemistry/biotech/Cell Biology

Tools

FPLC/ÄKTA systems

Spectrophotometer

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Scientist II to purify monoclonal antibodies and assist with bioconjugation workflows in Carlsbad, CA. The role is second shift (1:00 p.m.

– 9:30 p.m.) in an onsite lab and manufacturing setting, with structured training and progression to independent work. The candidate will operate chromatography systems (FPLC/ÄKTA), use spectrophotometers for quality control, and document results in GMP-like records.