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Senior Research Associate

Iconma

Oceanside, CA

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Oceanside, CA
POSTED
9 days ago
Our Client, a Biopharmaceutical company, is looking for a Senior Research Associate for their Oceanside, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Plan and execute assigned experiments on-site that support Process Development activities and project goals.
  • Select appropriate methods and techniques for performing experiments.
  • Develop skills in data analysis and interpreting experiment outcomes including the ability to evaluate data quality and recognize anomalous results.
  • Recommend alternatives, research new methods and techniques and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.
  • Participate in group meetings and present results, data interpretation and conclusions.
  • Demonstrate strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.
  • Work with team oriented, collaborative and problem-solving mindset.
 
Requirements:
  • Always work with safety in mind.
  • Employer is seeking a Sr Research Associate I with experience in protein purification process development and process characterization.
  • Able to work with highly potent compounds upon training.
  • Preferred degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
  • Prior experience in biologics purification, with an emphasis on conjugation, tangential flow filtration (UF/DF), and filtration.
  • Prior experience in analytical operations: SEC/HPLC, CE (R/NR), HCP testing is beneficial, but not required.
  • Knowledge of cGMPs, technology transfer, and scaling up bioprocesses.
  • Must be able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Must demonstrate excellent technical writing skills.
  • Working understanding of downstream process development including centrifugation, normal and tangential flow filtration, chromatography operations, and virus clearance.
  • The ability to demonstrate hands on experience in several of these areas is expected.
  • Experience with multiple modalities (mAbs, bispecifics, fusion and antibody drug conjugates, virus particles) produced in microbial and mammalian expression systems is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively within the purification team to help design and execute experiments supporting process definition, optimization, and characterization with an increasing level of independence.
  • Ability to collaborate with Technical Operations during technology transfer from process development to GMP manufacturing, including serving as a process development representative during purification operations, providing technical troubleshooting and identifying opportunities for future process and equipment improvements.
  • The candidate will also contribute to the preparation of regulatory filings and process validation and characterization reports.
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas, project goals and results and should have the ability to proactively identify issues and suggest solutions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
  • This is a highly collaborative environment where willingness and ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals across various teams is essential.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking.
  • The candidate will monitor and contribute to external literature and scientific conferences.
  • BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 0+ years of relevant experience
 
Why Should You Apply?
  • Health Benefits
  • Referral Program
  • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
 
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
 

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/