Protein Purification Scientist

TekWissen LLC

Carlsbad, CA
2 days ago

$28–$35

Highlights

This role involves executing manufacturing processes, evaluating process performance, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Carlsbad, CA
Industry	Computer/IT Services
Salary	$28–$35
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	2009
Website	http://www.tekwissen.com/

Description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.

Position: Protein Purification Scientist II
Location: Carlsbad CA - 92008
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Shift: First Shift - Monday to Friday

Summary

We are seeking a Scientist II Protein Purification to join a team responsible for protein purification activities in a controlled manufacturing laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with protein purification, chromatography techniques, and FPLC systems. This role involves executing manufacturing processes, evaluating process performance, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Scientist II will apply technical knowledge of protein chemistry and downstream processing to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and compliance with established quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

Perform protein purification activities in a laboratory environment following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controlled manufacturing documentation.
Execute column chromatography, Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), buffer preparation, SDS-PAGE analysis, and other protein characterization techniques.
Operate Cytiva KTA FPLC systems using UNICORN software and Bio-Rad NGC chromatography systems.
Apply technical knowledge of protein purification and chromatography to analyze process data, evaluate chromatograms, and monitor process performance.
Identify, investigate, and troubleshoot routine process and equipment issues, escalating complex technical problems when necessary.
Maintain accurate Batch Data Records (BDRs), work orders, equipment logs, and other manufacturing documentation.
Maintain laboratory equipment, materials, product inventories, and associated records.
Support the preparation, review, and revision of technical documents, including SOPs and manufacturing batch records.
Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on product quality, yield, process robustness, and operational productivity.
Support process validation, equipment qualification, investigations, and implementation of new or revised manufacturing procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production, quality, and technical objectives.
Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) programs, and laboratory safety procedures.
Maintain familiarity with Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and safe chemical-handling practices.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum 3 years of relevant protein purification experience in a manufacturing environment or R&D laboratory.
Hands-on experience operating FPLC purification systems, specifically Cytiva KTA or Bio-Rad NGC, is mandatory.
Experience with Cytiva KTA systems using UNICORN software and/or Bio-Rad NGC chromatography systems.
Experience with chromatography techniques, including affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, and/or hydrophobic interaction chromatography.
Strong understanding of protein chemistry, protein/resin interactions, and chromatography principles.
Demonstrated ability to execute protein purification processes, analyze results, and troubleshoot routine technical issues.
Experience with Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and other downstream protein processing techniques preferred.
Experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS); familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or GMP environments preferred.
Strong analytical, scientific troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to execute scientific procedures with limited supervision, interpret results, and communicate findings effectively.
Excellent attention to detail, documentation practices, and data integrity.
Strong organizational, collaboration, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing laboratory environment.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Ability to work safely with chemicals and hazardous materials in a controlled laboratory environment.
Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 20 pounds, with occasional lifting of 45 pounds or more with assistance.
Willingness to work in a +4 C cold room and accommodate varying work schedules as needed.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

About Company

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.

Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.

It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.

Capabilities and accomplishments in one TekWissen business enhance the opportunity for success in the others. Put simply, TekWissen's unique combination of attributes promotes success.