Purification Scientist

Purification Scientist

The Purification Scientist supports a DNA/RNA purification manufacturing team focused on plasmid and vector processing. In this role, you execute established workflows to produce purified DNA while following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate, real-time documentation. You work in a highly process-driven, fast-paced environment and contribute directly to manufacturing operations and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform agar plating, colony selection, and culture growth to support plasmid and vector production.
• Execute plasmid and vector purification workflows according to established protocols.
• Conduct DNA dilutions and prepare buffers, reagents, and other solutions required for purification processes.
• Handle DNA and RNA materials safely and accurately throughout the manufacturing process.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) consistently and precisely for all laboratory and manufacturing activities.
• Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of all work performed, including batch records and related manufacturing documentation.
• Support general manufacturing operations and production workflows as needed to meet output and quality targets.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure smooth handoffs, efficient workflow, and adherence to production schedules.
• Apply strong attention to detail to ensure high-quality, repeatable results in a structured manufacturing environment.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities to enhance processes and maintain best practices.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with core molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA handling, plasmids, and PCR.
• Direct experience working with DNA in a lab environment, such as purification, plasmid workflows, vector workflows, or similar processes.
• Demonstrated ability to follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a manufacturing or laboratory setting.
• Strong documentation skills with a good documentation practice (GDP) mindset and comfort documenting work in real time.
• Experience with plasmid purification and vector purification workflows.
• Familiarity with cell culture techniques in support of plasmid or vector production.
• Understanding of GMP or GMP-like manufacturing environments and batch record practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a process-driven environment.
• Ability to work comfortably with hands-on lab work and routine, repeatable processes.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a collaborative environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in building a career in biotech GMP manufacturing and DNA/RNA purification.
• Comfort working in a structured, highly repeatable manufacturing environment.
• Ability to learn new workflows quickly through a structured training plan.
• Strong time management skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced, production-based setting.
• Motivation to contribute to a collaborative, tight-knit team environment.
• High level of personal accountability and ownership for quality and compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
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