Research Associate - II (HTP purification)

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Title-Research Associate - II

Location-Oceanside, California,USA,92056

Duration- 12 months contract

Location: Oceanside, CA. Onsite 5 days per week.

Position Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development during pivotal and commercial development phases.
• This contract role focuses on high‐throughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and supports downstream purification characterization studies.
• A core part of this role is the development and optimization of high‐throughput purification assays using state‐of‐the‐art automation platforms (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton).
• The ideal candidate brings strong hands‐on laboratory skills, deep familiarity with HTP purification methods, and the ability to establish, troubleshoot, and refine automated workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• High‐Throughput Purification & Automation
• Execute high‐throughput purification (HTP) workflows for upstream/cell culture samples to support process characterization.
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton and Tecan platforms.
• Develop, qualify, and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.
• Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.
• Purification Process Development
• Contribute to experimental design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.
• Conduct bench‐scale purification studies using chromatography, filtration, and microscale systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations.
• Prepare high‐quality protocols, reports, and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.
• Technical Excellence & Collaboration
• Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform enhancements.
• Maintain a state‐of‐the‐art purification lab, including instrumentation readiness and workflow improvements.
• Partner with upstream, downstream, and cross‐functional colleagues as needed on development and characterization initiatives.
• Follow all compliance, training, and safety requirements.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• M.S. with 2+ years or B.S. with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline.
• Expertise developing and executing HTP purification assays, including automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan, Hamilton, and microscale chromatography platforms.
• Experience with chromatography (e.g., AKTA, plate‐based), filtration, and standard downstream techniques.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem‐solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in collaborative, fast‐paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

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