Research Associate, Process Development Downstream

Avid Bioservices • Tustin, CA

40d • $58,400 - $73,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.
The Research Associate, Process Development Downstream will provide laboratory support for Process Development by assisting in the downstream process and/or method development. The Research Associate may be assigned various tasks within the department and outside the department as needed.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in a Biological Science.
• 1-2 years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles.
• You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
• Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
• You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
• You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in High throughput technologies, lab automation and/or process intensification would be advantageous, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in downstream process development and routine purification of antibodies and proteins. Activities include but are not limited to buffer formulation development, buffer preparation, chromatography method development and execution, and filtration process development and operation.
• Assist in performing in-process and/or routine analytical assays to support downstream development effort. Assays will include protein concentration by A280, and HPLC assays.
• Execute a process involving chromatography skid, filtration setup, and intermediate testing instruments with minimal supervision.
• Assist in scale up and process/tech transfer of buffer preparation and downstream process.
• Compile, analyze data, and write reports, which will be presented in Process Development group meetings or to clients as needed.
• Evaluate new technologies and/or products under guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• opportunities for career growth and development
• supportive and inclusive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level