Associate Scientist II

Job Description

R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Scientist II, Protein Development & Manufacturing in San Carlos, CA.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities:

An exceptional team member that contributes to the team and fosters a highly collaborative work

environment.

A confident individual who speaks up, is open to input, and remains focused on achieving the best results to

achieve company goals.

A curious scientist/engineer who enjoys lab work and organization.

The ability to analyze and clearly present process trends, identify process issues, and communicate salient points

concisely.

A strong sense of ownership and accountability; commitment

Essential Functions:

Small-scale purification of upstream Cell-Free Protein Synthesis bioreactors. Implement purification strategy

for medium-high throughput processing of carrier protein used for PCV-24 program.

Collaborate with Upstream for sample process timing, and collaborate with Protein Analytical Development

for sample hand off.

Organize, label, and track storage for multiple in-process samples

Carefully document laboratory execution in electronic lab notebook entries

Execute documented purification and analytical procedures

Compile and present experimental data

Contribute to technical reports summarizing experimental data

Participate in cross-functional project teams and provide regular progress updates.

Requirements:

BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with 4+years of industry experience

Strong protein purification knowledge and experience, including familiarity with AKTA lab-scale and preparative chromatography systems and UNICORN software

Experience with good documentation practices and electronic lab notebooks

Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others

Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pay Scale:

$95,000 - $110,000 annually

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.

#GLADDCompany Description

R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.

Full-time