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Process Development Associate
- US Tech Solutions (Thousand Oaks, CA)
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Duration: 12 months contract
Shift:** **Schedule is typically 8am - 5pm (some flexibility with schedule, work requirement (1-2 weekend days a month for a total of 3-4 hours)
Job Description:
Ideal candidates will:
+ Work on protein chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF operations, as well as automation programming for chromatography systems and robotic liquid handling systems. The candidates will also be involved in data compilation and analysis. Must have lab experience and at least one year working on similar projects.
+ B.S. 1-2 YOE lab-based experience or strong fundamental, Bio Chem, Chemistry, or Bio Processing degree is preferred. Chromatography.
+ The Pivotal Drug Substance Technologies organization at develops, characterizes and supports clinical drug substance manufacturing processes for all late-stage programs in the portfolio.
You 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 laboratory operations, technology development, and 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 purification operations is a plus.
+ Familiarity with 5S principles and organization of laboratory workspaces is a plus.
+ Prior experience with data analytical tools (Excel, Spotfire, etc.) is preferred. 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.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelors degree OR
+ Associates degree and 2 years of experience OR
+ High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience
Must Have Skill Sets:
+ Relevant hands-on lab experience in cell culture and/or protein purification. (Preference for experience with protein purification)
+ Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
+ Experience with data analysis tools - Spotfire, Excel,
+ Experience in writing report summarizes from the lab experiments will really stand out but not required
Day to Day Responsibilities:
+ Execute purification experiments, including filtration, chromatography, and UFDF at different scales.
+ Program automation for process equipment including chromatography systems and robotic liquid handling systems.
+ Execute process/equipment troubleshooting.
+ Design experiments and analyze the data using visualization and analytics software.
+ Document experimental data in lab notebooks.
+ Communicate findings through reports and presentations.
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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