Senior Research Associate, Process Development

Proven Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Proven Recruiting in San Diego is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support protein purification workflows using AKTA FPLC and to help run fermentation processes. This hands-on role offers exposure to a fast-paced development team and critical purification steps.

Ideal candidates hold a BS or MS in a related field with 1–4+ years of lab experience, including chromatography. Compensation ranges by qualifications and experience, with an emphasis on practical skills and collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a related scientific field.
• 1–4+ years of lab experience, preferably in protein purification or fermentation.
• Experience with AKTA/FPLC or other chromatography systems is preferred.
• Microbial fermentation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform clarification, filtration, and chromatography steps to support protein purification workflows using AKTA FPLC; support daily lab operations and sample collection.
• Operate and maintain fermentation bioreactors (2L–100L) as needed.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Pipetting

Buffer prep

Electronic lab notebooks

Education

BS or MS in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AKTA/FPLC

Chromatography systems

Fermentation bioreactors

Job description

Senior Research Associate, Process Development, AKTA FPLC a Must! San Diego, CA, $38–$40/hr

Looking to take the next step in your biotech career? Join an innovative organization where you’ll support fermentation and AKTA FPLC purification workflows central to protein product development. This is a hands‑on role within a collaborative, fast‑moving process development team. AKTA FPLC is required.

Who you are:

• BS or MS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–4+ years of relevant lab experience, ideally involving protein purification and/or fermentation.
• Skilled in aseptic technique, pipetting, buffer/media prep, and maintaining organized electronic lab notebooks.
• Experience with AKTA/FPLC or other chromatography systems preferred.
• Microbial fermentation experience is a plus.
• Fermentation is a huge plus as well.

What you’ll do:

• Perform clarification, filtration, and chromatography steps to support protein purification workflows using AKTA FPLC.Support daily laboratory operations including experiment execution, documentation, buffer/media prep, and sample collection.
• As needed, operate and maintain fermentation bioreactors (2L–100L) as needed.

What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $38–$40 per hour. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority?owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community.