Associate
Spectraforce
Thousand Oaks, California
2 days ago
Job Description
Job Title: Associate
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320
Duration: 06 months
Description:
Exact Schedule - M-F 8am-5pm, OT possible
fully onsite
The Thousand Oaks Cellular Sciences organization is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and team-oriented individual with a background in protein biochemistry and cell biology for the position of Process Development Associate, to join our Global Critical Reagents (GCR). GCR serves our global Client network with the creation, inventory and distribution of critical reagents required for characterization, in-process and release testing of Client biological products. The PD Associate will work with a team of talented scientists to mainly lead and support Client’s Biosimilar products, as well as conjugation of antibodies and proteins used in Immunoassays, bioassays, and the creation and characterization ready-to-plate bioassay cell banks. The successful candidate will be able to perform experiments independently, organize and analyze results using integrated digital documentation and data visualization tools. In addition, the PD Associate will interface with client and partner organizations and represent the GCR team in scientific and cross-functional meetings.
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
1. Bachelor’s degree of science and 2 years of experience in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology or any related experience
2. Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills.
3. Communicates effectively with others, using appropriate diplomacy and sensitivity; makes others feel respected, valued, and understood; works well in teams.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
1. The main responsibility for this role will be to lead and support receiving, aliquoting, distributing and archiving of innovator's reference product and Client’s Biosimilar products.
2. Support the team in the distribution of critical reagents to all Client’s sites.
3. Characterization of Critical Reagents and preparation of Certificates of Analysis.
4. Support the team in creation and characterization of adherent and suspension cell banks for use in Quality Control cell-based bioassays.
5. Management of a complex inventory database, inventory forecasting and planning
6. Communicate effectively and efficiently with cross-functional team members, clients, and partner organizations.
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
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.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
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: $21.18/hr.
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320
Duration: 06 months
Description:
Exact Schedule - M-F 8am-5pm, OT possible
fully onsite
The Thousand Oaks Cellular Sciences organization is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and team-oriented individual with a background in protein biochemistry and cell biology for the position of Process Development Associate, to join our Global Critical Reagents (GCR). GCR serves our global Client network with the creation, inventory and distribution of critical reagents required for characterization, in-process and release testing of Client biological products. The PD Associate will work with a team of talented scientists to mainly lead and support Client’s Biosimilar products, as well as conjugation of antibodies and proteins used in Immunoassays, bioassays, and the creation and characterization ready-to-plate bioassay cell banks. The successful candidate will be able to perform experiments independently, organize and analyze results using integrated digital documentation and data visualization tools. In addition, the PD Associate will interface with client and partner organizations and represent the GCR team in scientific and cross-functional meetings.
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
1. Bachelor’s degree of science and 2 years of experience in chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology or any related experience
2. Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills.
3. Communicates effectively with others, using appropriate diplomacy and sensitivity; makes others feel respected, valued, and understood; works well in teams.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
1. The main responsibility for this role will be to lead and support receiving, aliquoting, distributing and archiving of innovator's reference product and Client’s Biosimilar products.
2. Support the team in the distribution of critical reagents to all Client’s sites.
3. Characterization of Critical Reagents and preparation of Certificates of Analysis.
4. Support the team in creation and characterization of adherent and suspension cell banks for use in Quality Control cell-based bioassays.
5. Management of a complex inventory database, inventory forecasting and planning
6. Communicate effectively and efficiently with cross-functional team members, clients, and partner organizations.
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
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.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
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: $21.18/hr.