Associate Scientist I, Adjuvant Development

R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Engineer, Adjuvant Development in San Carlos, CA.

We are looking for someone an energetic and talented individual to play a key supporting role in the Formulation Development function. This role is searching for an individual who is interested in vaccine research and working directly on adjuvant development. This individual s role would support the adjuvant engineer in large experimentation and execution of adjuvant manufactures. They will be responsible for preparing materials, executing adjuvant development studies, manufacturing small-scale batches and characterizing the batches produced to achieve desired results. He/she would also support the broader team (Drug Product) such as analytical and process development groups.Adjuvant Development

Your main responsibilities as an Associate Engineer, Adjuvant Development:

• Responsible for preparing reagents/materials (buffers, solutions, etc.), independently manufacturing adjuvants, and performing drug product manufactures.
• Responsible for characterizing batches of adjuvants with analytical validation assays and performing data analysis (Prism, JMP, etc.).
• Experience in problem solving and troubleshooting in a laboratory setting.
• Being scientifically accurate and keeping excellent written records of experiments undertaken.
• Support senior scientists in execution of experiments, running assays, interpreting data as needed and preparing buffers and lab reagents for use in manufacturing and testing activities
• Work with colleagues in ordering lab supplies, new vendor setup, and inventory management of consumable and stability samples

What we are looking for in an Associate Engineer I, Adjuvant Development:

• BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Organic/Biochemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biology and a related discipline with 0 years of industrial experience.
• Prior knowledge of vaccines, basic chemistry, and nanoparticles highly encourages for this role.
• Experience in particle characterization techniques (Zeta potential, DLS, ELS, etc) and willing to learn new techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, reliable, and able to execute tasks with integrity and excitement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in manufacture of buffers, pipetting, and lab reagents required.
• Experience in Prism, JMP, Benchling and additional laboratory record keeping/data analysis preferred.
• Highly efficient and structured work practices including practical laboratory work, notebook upkeep and general record keeping. Experience in Prism, JMP, ELN (Benchling) and additional laboratory record keeping/data analysis preferred.

Pay Scale:

$75,000 - $83,000 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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