Research Associate - II

$79,040 - $87,360/Yr

Integrated Resources - Oceanside, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oceanside, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Research Associate - II position is focused on supporting the pre-pivotal purification and pilot operations group in the development of protein molecules. The role requires motivated and team-oriented individuals with expertise in protein purification process development, specifically in downstream purification operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned tasks that support downstream purification operations.
• Monitor and evaluate purification process performance data, report and present findings, and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems.
• Participate in group meetings and present results, data interpretation, and conclusions.
• Demonstrate strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks.
• Work with a team-oriented, collaborative, and problem-solving mindset.
• Always work with safety in mind.

Requirements

• Familiarity with downstream purification processes, including centrifugation, chromatography, and filtration.
• Hands-on experience with AKTA, Tangential flow filtration, and depth filtration is preferred.
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), technology transfer, and scaling up bioprocesses is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent technical writing skills and strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of scientific investigation and thinking.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in purification techniques with an AA/AS degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience, or a BS/BE degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline with 0-3 years of experience.