Senior Research Associate

Primrose Bio; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Primrose Bio in San Diego, CA is seeking a Temporary Senior Research Associate in Process Development to support fermentation, recovery, and purification development for protein products. The role involves aseptic techniques, microbial fermentation, clarification, and chromatography, collaborating with strain engineering and analytical development teams to meet project goals.

You will perform daily lab tasks, operate bioreactors and AKTA systems, document results in ELN, and troubleshoot

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred; Associate’s degree with 3+ years of related experience required.
• Ideal candidates will have some laboratory experience involving purification and AKTA/FPLC operation.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment in industrial biotechnology R&D is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sequence analysis programs.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• This is a short-term position, with an expected duration of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Daily laboratory support including (but not limited to) experiment execution /documentation, equipment operation/maintenance, buffer/media preparation, bioreactor/shake flask sampling, and data entry and analysis.
• Operation, maintenance and cleaning of process development equipment including fermentation bioreactors and AKTA chromatography systems.
• Conduct recovery/clarification, chromatography, and filtration of protein products.
• Execute experimental protocols and designs with minimal supervision.
• Perform minor mechanical and instrumentation troubleshooting; take appropriate corrective action as needed.
• Maintain experimental notes within an electronic lab notebook following Good Documentation Practices.

Skills

Laboratory communication

Record keeping

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering or related field

Associate’s degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

AKTA/FPLC operation

Bioreactor operation

AKTA chromatography systems

Job description

Temporary Senior Research Associate Process Development

Location: fully on-site in San Diego, CA

Reports to: Director of Process Development

Expected Contract Term: 3-6 months

Hourly Rate: $32-40/hr.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Research Associate in the Process Development group will be a highly motivated individual who will support processes involving fermentation, primary recovery and purification development for internal and external protein products. The position covers aseptic techniques, microbial fermentation, clarification techniques for microbial hosts, such as continuous centrifugation and depth/membrane filtration, and purification using chromatography. The ability to maintain cross functional communication are key position attributes. The Senior Research Associate is expected to work with senior staff to execute and present the results of routine experiments. The candidate will work in a matrixed team environment, collaborating with various departments, including the strain engineering and analytical development teams, to ensure that fermentation and protein purification processes are properly characterized to support product development and achieve project goals and timelines.

• Daily laboratory support including (but not limited to) experiment execution /documentation, equipment operation/maintenance, buffer/media preparation, bioreactor/shake flask sampling, and data entry and analysis
• Operation, maintenance and cleaning of process development equipment including fermentation bioreactors and AKTA chromatography systems
• Conduct recovery/clarification, chromatography, and filtration of protein products
• Execute experimental protocols and designs with minimal supervision
• Perform minor mechanical and instrumentation troubleshooting; take appropriate corrective action as needed
• Maintain experimental notes within an electronic lab notebook following Good Documentation Practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred; Associate’s degree with 3+ years of related experience required.
• Ideal candidates will have some laboratory experience involving purification and AKTA/FPLC operation.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment in industrial biotechnology R&D is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sequence analysis programs.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• This is a short-term position, with an expected duration of 6 mont