Associate Scientist - Biology

Position: Associate Scientist - Biology I
Job Description

About the Role
Join our Biologics Pilot Lab and contribute directly to the development, scaleup, and pilot-scale production of early and late-stage biologic programs. In this role, you will execute downstream purification operations, support upstream activities as needed, and help advance programs that are central to the companies biologics pipeline. This position is ideal for candidates who are hands-on in the lab, collaborative, and excited to work on fast moving development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Operational

• 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.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

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- Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Education

• 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.

Work Requirements

• This is a 100% onsite role in Foster City, CA.

• Occasional weekend work required to support pilot-scale biologics operations.

Pay ranges between
35-41/hr based on experience

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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