Senior Research Associate, Process Development

Senior Research Associate, Process Development, AKTA FPLC a Must! San Diego, CA, $38–$40/hr

Looking to take the next step in your biotech career? Join an innovative organization where you’ll support fermentation and AKTA FPLC purification workflows central to protein product development. This is a hands‑on role within a collaborative, fast‑moving process development team. AKTA FPLC is required.

• BS or MS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–4+ years of relevant lab experience, ideally involving protein purification and/or fermentation.
• Skilled in aseptic technique, pipetting, buffer/media prep, and maintaining organized electronic lab notebooks.
• Experience with AKTA/FPLC or other chromatography systems preferred.
• Microbial fermentation experience is a plus.
• Fermentation is a huge plus as well.

• Perform clarification, filtration, and chromatography steps to support protein purification workflows using AKTA FPLC.Support daily laboratory operations including experiment execution, documentation, buffer/media prep, and sample collection.
• As needed, operate and maintain fermentation bioreactors (2L–100L) as needed.

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $38–$40 per hour
. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

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