Sr Associate #26-27443

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Thousand Oaks, CA

$27–$27.13 Per Hour
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2 days ago

Job Description

Duration: 12 months contract

Summary:

Client is currently seeking an external worker to join our Pivotal Drug Product Technologies Group as Process Development Senior Associate in Thousand Oaks, CA.
This group is responsible for late-stage drug product formulation and fill/finish process development for large molecule modalities (e.g., monoclonal antibodies, bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTEs), fusion proteins, etc.).
The Senior Associate will work closely with the automation team responsible for the technical aspects of enabling automation and advancing client's drug product commercialization.

Responsibilities include:

Plan and execute studies to characterize and enable implementation of new technologies that advance state-of-the art automation, high throughput screening and analytical capabilities.
Plan and execute studies to characterize drug product formulations and processes
Effectively communicate and collaborate with the colleagues inside the automation team to coordinate, organize and execute studies
Evaluate product attributes through analytical testing, e.g. measurement of pH, conductivity, osmolality, protein concentration, SEC, CEX, subvisible and visible particle characterization.
Apply fundamental scientific and engineering principles (chemistry, kinetics, statistics, etc.) to solve challenges
Participate in data management initiatives, such as integration of data from lab instruments with Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN) to streamline and automate data collection
Author/review technical documents, such as technical presentations, protocols, and reports.
Actively involve and support safety and compliance initiatives in the lab, including resolution of safety observations

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior knowledge or industry experience (1+ years) of pharmaceutical/biotechnology process development and protein handling and processing esp. formulation development and Drug Product unit operations, e.g. UF/DF, filling, lyophilization
Hands-on experience in executing protein characterization techniques, i.e. SEC-UHPLC or CEX-UHPLC, concentration measurement via UV-Vis, pH, viscosity and other analytical testing.
Basic understanding of, or prior experience with, automated and high-throughput laboratory systems, including liquid-handling platforms and analytical instruments.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions/SOPs, and comply with company policies
Critical thinking, problem solving and independent research skills
Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to elevate relevant issues to project lead and line-management
Self motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude with enthusiasm to learn new techniques
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with internal and external partners
Ability to participate and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly matrixed team environment

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

2+ years of relevant lab experience in industry.
Related degrees in related fields: Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or other biotechnology or pharmaceutical subjects.
Excellent communication (oral and written).
Processing and handling proteins and other bio pharma materials.

Preferred: Hands-on experience in executing protein characterization techniques, i.e. SEC-UHPLC, CEX-UHPLC, concentration measurement via UV-Vis, pH, viscosity and other analytical testing.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (with 2+ yrs of industry experience) or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related subject area with biotechnology or pharmaceutical background.

Familiarity with protein handling and processing through biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience

About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Thousand Oaks, CA
Salary	$27–$27.13 Per Hour

Skills

Analysis Skillsunmatched
Antibodiesunmatched
Automationunmatched
Biochemistryunmatched
Biologyunmatched
Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
Chemical Engineeringunmatched
Chemistryunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Drug Developmentunmatched
Drug Productsunmatched
High Throughputunmatched
High-Throughput Screening (HTS)unmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Laboratory Notebookunmatched
Laboratory Systemsunmatched
Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Osmolarityunmatched
Pivotal CRMunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Product Testingunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Research Skillsunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Scientific Principlesunmatched
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)unmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Presentationunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Testingunmatched
UV/VIS (Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy)unmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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