Research Associate - II

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Downstream Research Associate for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Oceanside, CA
. Details for the position are as follows:

• Pay: $30-39.57/hr.
• 10-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.

• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments supporting protein purification process development and characterization.
• Select and implement appropriate methods and techniques for assigned experiments.
• Interpret experimental data, evaluate data quality, and identify anomalies.
• Recommend alternative approaches and research new techniques; collaborate with senior personnel to solve problems.
• Participate in group meetings, presenting results, interpretations, and conclusions.
• Communicate effectively with team members, explaining processes and experimental outcomes.
• Collaborate in a team-oriented, problem-solving environment.
• Adhere to safety protocols, including working with highly potent compounds after training.
• Contribute to technology transfer, regulatory filings, process validation, and characterization reports.

• BS /MS in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant experience (BS) or 0+ years (MS) in biologics purification and process development.
• Experience with downstream process development: centrifugation, chromatography, filtration (normal/tangential), and virus clearance.
• Knowledge of protein purification techniques, including conjugation, UF/DF, and chromatography operations.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques such as SEC/HPLC, CE, and HCP testing is a plus.
• Understanding of cGMPs, scaling up bioprocesses, and technology transfer.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience with multiple modalities (mAbs, bispecifics, fusion proteins, ADCs, virus particles) and expression systems (microbial/mammalian) is advantageous.

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.

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