Associate Scientist II

R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Scientist II, Protein Development & Manufacturing in San Carlos, CA.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities:

• An exceptional team member that contributes to the team and fosters a highly collaborative work
• environment.
• A confident individual who speaks up, is open to input, and remains focused on achieving the best results to
• achieve company goals.
• A curious scientist/engineer who enjoys lab work and organization.
• The ability to analyze and clearly present process trends, identify process issues, and communicate salient points
• concisely.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability; commitment

Essential Functions:

• Small-scale purification of upstream Cell-Free Protein Synthesis bioreactors. Implement purification strategy
• for medium-high throughput processing of carrier protein used for PCV-24 program.
• Collaborate with Upstream for sample process timing, and collaborate with Protein Analytical Development
• for sample hand off.
• Organize, label, and track storage for multiple in-process samples
• Carefully document laboratory execution in electronic lab notebook entries
• Execute documented purification and analytical procedures
• Compile and present experimental data
• Contribute to technical reports summarizing experimental data
• Participate in cross-functional project teams and provide regular progress updates.

Requirements:

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 4+years of industry experience
• Strong protein purification knowledge and experience, including familiarity with AKTA lab-scale and
• preparative chromatography systems and UNICORN software
• Experience with good documentation practices and electronic lab notebooks
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Scale:

$95,000 - $110,000 annually

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

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