Process Development Associate

Thousand Oaks, CA

Description:
Note:

100% on-site in Thousand Oaks, CA
Must have lab experience and at least one year working on similar projects (includes pipetting and sterile culture)
WEEKEND work requirement (1-2 weekend days a month for a total of 3-4 hours)

Ideal candidates will:

Know hoe to put on PPE, pipetting is an absolute must.
Must have lab experience and at least one year working on similar projects.
Nice to have: culturing mammalian or bacterial cells, maintaining bioreactors, sampling bioreactors, and being involved in data compilation and analysis.
The successful candidate will design and execute experiments at the bench scale, spanning the end-to-end drug substance process, including both cell culture and purification operations. The candidate will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges.
Additionally, the candidate will utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to technology development, including process automation.
Finally, the candidate will also expand and develop skills in both cell culture and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or other relevant sciences with a demonstrated record of excellence.
Ability to identify, develop and implement solutions to practical problems through application of fundamental scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment.
Basic understanding of protein chromatography, filtration or cell culture principles; hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, and/or purification operations is a plus.
Prior experience with data analytical tools (Excel, Spotfire, etc.) is preferred. Experience with statistical analysis and programming in JMP, R, and/or Python environments is a plus.
Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Team player with the ability to successfully work within a diverse team in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.
Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical analysis of data desirable.

Basic Qualifications:

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Assist in daily bioreactor operations, including bioreactor set-up and daily sampling
Perform data analysis and data compilation
Learn and perform various upstream and downstream protocols from SOP
A successful candidate will be enthusiastic about learning new ideas and eager to help in laboratory operations.

Pay Rate between $28 - $31/Hr on W2 based on experience.

"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"