Job Description Position/Title: Associate Manufacturing Scientist Department: Manufacturing Location: Newark, CA Work Type: On-Site About: Vector Laboratories is seeking a talented and highly motivated individual to join our growing team. As an organization known for its culture of service, reliable products and unmatched technical expertise, our employees are passionate about the impact and quality of their work. The opportunities we provide to work collaboratively and build trusting relationshi ps in a team -oriented environment make Vector Laboratories an ideal place to learn, flourish and contribute to scientific advancement. We genuinely value diverse perspectives and ideas and strive to demonstrate how this approach results in success. With ne arly 50 years of history, Vector Laboratories boasts an unparalleled reputation in protein labeling, detection, and conjugation. Our recent mergers and acquisitions have significantly expanded our portfolio, serving the biopharma industry, academia, life s cience tools, and diagnostics, providing comprehensive solutions to the life science industry. We are looking to take Vector Laboratories to new heights and hope you'll consider joining our globally impactful team! Job Summary: The Associate Manufacturing Scientist is responsible for manufacturing complex and customized biomolecules and/or small molecules. The qualified candidate will use their expertise in extraction, complex formulation, and purification and combine it with an ability to rapidly develop a nd absorb new techniques from internal experts and published literature to manufacture a variety of protein and oligonucleotide products and meet aggressive production timelines. The scientist will work closely with operations leadership to support estimat es of cost and lead time for new work. Responsibilities will include resource planning of raw materials and equipment, batch record documentation and the manufacturing of custom products under our ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System. This is a hands -on role that requires both planning and execution in the manufacturing laboratory. Responsibilities: • Determine the optimal technical approach and methodology to fulfill customers' requirements for complex and customized manufacturing of biomolecules, includin g proteins, protein -oligo conjugates, and/or small molecules. • Rapidly implement new manufacturing techniques based on literature review and best industrial practices for bioprocessing. • Manufacture complex and custom formulations to established specificatio ns. • Perform all work in accordance with our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System. • Create and revise documentation according to document control practices as needed. • Some weekend/evening work is expected of this role. • Perform other related duties as requ ired or assigned. Job Qualifications (Experience, Education, Knowledge, and Skills): • Bachelor's degree in biochemistry or related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience. • Minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience. • Prior experience in one or more of the following techniques: Gross and fine particle size reduction Bulk solid/liquid separation, including centrifugation and filtration Bulk liquid/liquid separation, including chromatography and tangential flow filtration Bioconjugation Analytical techniques including UV fluorescence and spectroscopy, HPLC, MS, and protein activity • Experience working with liquid chromatography systems, specifically ÄKTA Pure and ÄKTA Avant (FPLC) - Required . • Experience working under ISO 9001 requirements. • Experience drafting SOPs and supporting root cause investigations (i.e., deviations, NCMRs, CAPA). • Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently to provide on -time delivery of products. • Proficient in Microsoft Office. • Ability to maintain a clean, order ly, and safe laboratory environment. The anticipated salary range for this position is Min: $ 79,734.38 Mid: $ 88,593.75 The salary offer will depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidate's skills, experience, and other qualificatio ns.