Job Title: Sr Associate Scientist Location: Foster City, CA, 94404 Work Type: Onsite (Lab-based, 5 days/week) Duration: 12 Months
Position Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Sr Associate Scientist to support purification process development activities for biologics during pivotal and commercial development phases. This role is laboratory-focused and supports bench-scale downstream purification development and process characterization studies. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on laboratory skills, experience with purification process execution, and the ability to troubleshoot and refine experimental methods in a fast-paced development environment.
Key Responsibilities: Purification Process Development
Execute purification process development and characterization experiments in support of pivotal and commercial programs
Perform bench-scale purification studies including chromatography, filtration, and UF/DF as appropriate
Support resin and membrane lifetime studies, robustness assessments, and process characterization activities
Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations
Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform enhancements
Troubleshoot equipment, materials, and experimental methods to improve robustness and reproducibility
Maintain a state-of-the-art purification lab, including instrumentation readiness and workflow improvements
Partner with upstream, downstream, and cross-functional colleagues on development and characterization initiatives
Adhere to all training, safety, quality, and compliance requirements
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
M.S. with 4+ years or B.S. with 6+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related discipline
Hands-on experience with downstream purification techniques including chromatography and filtration
Experience with tangential flow filtration, AKTA systems, and UNICORN software is preferred
Strong experimental execution, data analysis, and documentation skills
Ability to work both independently and in collaborative, fast-paced environments
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 60.44/daily.
