Associate Scientist (Protein purification, FPLC)

Description:

100% Onsite - Thousand Oaks 5 days a week, this is a lab-based role.

Fully onsite, 5 days/week

The Client’s Protein Therapeutics (PT) group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Protein Chemistry team at our state-of-the-art research facility in Thousand Oaks, CA. PT is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry and hands-on experience with protein purification, especially involving biologic molecules, using various chromatography techniques in a lab-based environment. Proficiency with lab software such as Unicorn, Chromeleon, or ChromeLab is preferred, along with familiarity with lab automation and high-throughput purification workflows. They should demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and robust data handling capabilities, as well as excellent communication skills suited to a fast-paced laboratory setting. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with comparable expertise. This is a full-time, onsite position in Thousand Oaks, operating during standard business hours for a minimum duration of six months. Applicants without experience in protein purification or protein analytics will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with protein purification, particularly biologic molecules

• Expertise with a variety of chromatography techniques, liquid chromatography instrumentation (FPLC) and software (Unicorn, ChromLab)

• Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip)

• Knowledge of lab automation and high throughput purification techniques

• Ability to multi-task, work flexibly and efficiently in a cross-functional environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Basic Qualifications

Masters degree OR Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate’s degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Experience with protein purification, particularly biologic molecules

• Experience with a variety of chromatography techniques, liquid chromatography instrumentation (FPLC) and software (Unicorn, ChromLab)

• Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip)

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Support pipeline molecules and/or Tech Dev molecules delivery by participating in protein purification and analytics process. Record the results in accurate manner.