Associate Scientist - Biology

Currently we have an opening for a Development Associate II / Associate Scientist – Downstream Process position located in Foster City, CA.

Development Associate II / Associate Scientist – Downstream Process
Foster City, CA
Pay: $41.23
Duration: 1 yr

• 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.