Job Title:- Research Associate III
Location:- South San Francisco, CA 94080
Duration:- 12 Months

Summary:- 

• Companys  Cell Banking organization is seeking a highly motivated cell culture research associate to support various aspects of R&D and cGMP cell bank production.
• The Cell Banking group is responsible for generating cell banks in support of both clinical and commercial drug substance manufacturing. In addition, the Cell Banking group is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and improving the Cell Banking processes in both the R&D and GMP environment, and providing scientific and technical judgment as part of a team responsible for delivering high-quality biopharmaceutical products to patients. Integrity, accountability, and strong dedication to the patients we serve are critical to this role.
• The level of this role will be dependent on experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and execute experiments aimed at improving process robustness/productivity or meeting the changing needs of the Cell Banking organization.
• Implement engineering projects of various magnitude in order to increase levels of safety and/or compliance, improve process and equipment robustness, or increase capacity/productivity/efficiency.
• Adhere to all applicable compliance and safety requirements, cGMPs, SOPs, and other manufacturing documents
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing data as necessary to provide support for process discrepancies, equipment troubleshooting, investigations, or development activities.
• Support of regulatory inspections and filings
• Create, own, and/or review discrepant events, investigations, change records, and risk management documents for Cell Banking, as needed.
•  Support GMP operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
•  3+ years of relevant experience in industry or academia (including advanced studies); 
• candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for a senior level.
• Experience working in a cGMP environment is preferred
• Experience with cell culture process science/development
• Knowledge of safety principles, quality systems, and cGMP
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and equipment
• Relevant work experience in a lab, pilot plant, manufacturing, or manufacturing support  setting
• Highly motivated and proactive with a track record of taking initiative to achieve business results
• Demonstrated strong problem solving capabilities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
•  Excellent organization skill

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


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: $30.65/hr.