Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Development

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Avid Bioservices is seeking a talented and passionate Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Development to join their Analytical Development team. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge protein biologics, including Cell-based, ELISA, HPLC, CE, PCR, and/or SDS-PAGE methods. The position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced analytical and process development scientists, interface with the Quality Control testing group for cGMP testing, and potentially interact with external clients. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of biologics.

Requirements

4+ years industry experience working in a QC or Analytical lab (with a BS degree) preferably Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or pharmaceutical sciences
2+ years industry experience working in a QC or Analytical lab (with a MS degree)
Analytical testing and equipment utilizing analytical biochemistry methods
Writing reports/procedures/specifications
GMPs and regulatory audits
Potency/ELISA and/or HPLC experience is essential.
Should also have experience with most if not all the following: protein characterization, electrophoresis, chromatography, and assay validation/qualification.
Knowledgeable of company cGMPs as well as industry regulations that apply to job functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Octet, liquid handler and Maurice is a plus!

Responsibilities

Perform and review routine wet chemistry assays and ELISA/cell-based immunoassays, electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE/IEF) and HPLC.
May train/supervise the experimental work of more junior analysts and may be a member of interdepartmental/tech transfer teams.
Develop, review, revise and write test methods, standard operating procedures and may perform trending analysis.
May be designated as study lead for validation projects, investigations, and method development projects.
Participates in regulatory inspections.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.