Development Associate II​/Associate Scientist – Downstream Process

Our Client, a Biopharmaceutical company, is looking for a Development Associate II / Associate Scientist – Downstream Process for their Foster City, CA location.

• Plan and execute downstream purification and scale‑up activities including filtration, chromatography, and buffer preparation.
• Support upstream operations as needed to ensure seamless end‑to‑end process execution.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret process and performance data; prepare clear summaries of findings as appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, including equipment maintenance, analytical instrument upkeep, consumable inventory management, and general lab support.
• Present data, results, and conclusions in group meetings and cross functional discussions.
• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to colleagues at varying levels.
• Work with a team‑oriented, collaborative, and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Maintain a strong safety focus in all laboratories and pilot operations.

• Hands‑on experience with downstream purification operations, including centrifugation, chromatography, TFF, and depth filtration.
• Proficiency with AKTA systems and UNICORN programming.
• Practical experience in chromatography column operations, including resin packing and unpacking at various scales (e.g. 4.4 to 30 cm internal diameter columns).
• Strong verbal communication, technical writing, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional teams and in a dynamic environment.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable with scientific problem solving.
• Experience in pilot plant operations for biologics in a single‑use facility.
• Familiarity with Process Development and/or current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), technology transfer, plant operations, and bioprocess scaleup principles.
• AA/AS degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience (purification techniques), or
• BS/BE in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or related discipline with 1+ year of relevant experience.

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.