Associate Specialist, Pilot Plant Engineering and Operations; Onsite

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated scientist/engineer to join the Biologics Downstream Operations team within Bio Process Research and Development (BPRD). The successful candidate will be charged with operations supporting downstream pilot plant activities, including fed‑batch and continuous processing operations. Candidate may have the opportunity to identify operational improvements to increase efficiency, respond to non‑standard requests, or implement new technology and update laboratory procedure documents to standardize the improvement.

The candidate is expected to work in a team atmosphere in close collaboration with bioprocess development scientists, facility engineering, lab automation and safety groups.

• Large Scale purification support
• Facilitate knowledge transfers between development and operations teams
• Batch documentation within an electronic laboratory system
• Participate in scheduling discussions within the operations team
• Collaborate with development colleagues on the implementation of novel technologies and process analytical tools
• Work collaboratively with pilot plant operations, upstream and solution prep teams
• Work collaboratively with process development scientists from across BPR&D
• Support safety and training initiatives
• Respond to non‑business hours/days to support extended growth and production activities

BS in Chemical/Biochemical/Biomedical Engineering/Biology/Chemistry with 1+ year experience

• Strong skills in laboratory experimentation and documentation, with demonstrated ability to write clear comprehensive operating procedures
• Solid hands‑on experience with large scale purification operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work in cross‑functional team environments
• Lead small projects or sub‑teams including vendor interactions
• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Demonstrated ability for independent execution of experiments
• Familiarity with protein purification techniques (chromatography, NFF & TFF filtration)
• Experience with Akta Bioprocess Skid, BioSMB, Akta Ready/Flux
• Ability to work with lab automation teams on improvement projects

The salary range for this role is $71,900.00 – $. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long‑term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at

Job requires residence eligibility: US and Puerto Rico residents only. San Francisco Residents only and Los Angeles Residents only have city‑specific considerations as noted.

• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Flexible Work Arrangements:
  Not Applicable
• Shift: 1st - Day

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