Sr. Bioprocess Associate
About The Position
The Senior Associate, Technical Development Operations participates in upstream and downstream areas of AAV development and production within process development and the pilot plant for gene therapy programs and processes. The position is based in South San Francisco, California, and requires on-site work. The role involves operating production equipment and executing process development experiments and non-clinical material production. The associate maintains accurate process documentation, follows internal policies and safety procedures, contributes to process improvement, and works collaboratively with cross-functional partners. The position may require work outside normal business hours, overtime, and weekends.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of laboratory experience, or a master's degree and at least 3 years of laboratory experience.
- Proficiency in upstream and/or downstream bioprocessing unit operations, such as cell culture, harvest, tangential flow filtration, or column chromatography.
- Working experience developing SOPs or batch records.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and effectively manage multiple projects.
- Ability to work productively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment with internal and external partners across scientific disciplines.
- Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work independently as well as within a team.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining detailed records and assisting with document revisions.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Availability to work outside normal business hours and/or weekends as required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in process development of cell culture and/or protein purification processes.
- Experience working with viruses, especially Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV).
- Experience working in biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
- Technical understanding of a biotech manufacturing facility.
- Experience with single-use technologies.
- Ability to multitask, adapt, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and handle uncertainty and changing priorities.
Responsibilities
- Perform operations according to internal policies and other requirements.
- Enter clear, concise, and legible information into batch records, logbooks, and other controlled forms.
- Maintain attention to detail throughout process execution.
- Inspect, set up, operate, process with, and clean production equipment.
- Execute corrective measures to address issues in a timely manner.
- Attend safety meetings and follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
- Contribute to process improvement plans and help drive them to completion.
- Work collaboratively with a positive attitude to accomplish team goals.
- Work outside normal business hours and/or overtime as required.
- Execute process development experiments according to defined experimental plans.
- Oversee and execute production of non-clinical material.
- Assist in evaluating and incorporating new technologies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off options, including vacation and sick time, plus national holidays and a year-end shutdown.
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Annual corporate bonus and quarterly sales incentive for eligible positions.
- Long-term incentive plan for eligible positions.
- Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions.
- Referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
