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Job Title: Associate Scientist Location: Oceanside, CA - 92056 Duration: 12 Months Contract Pay rate: $40/hr 56/hr on W2 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
If you have any questions, feel free to call me on
(415) 322-5419 or send an email on
akarsh.yathiraj@leadstackinc.com
Thanks and Regards
Akarsh Yathiraj |
| Senior Recruiter |
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