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Senior Research Associate, Process Development

Proven Recruiting
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
Senior Research Associate, Process Development, San Diego, CA, $38–$40/hr

Looking to take the next step in your biotech career? Join an innovative organization where you’ll support fermentation and purification workflows central to protein product development. This is a hands?on role within a collaborative, fast?moving process development team.

Who you are:

  • BS or MS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 1–4 years of relevant lab experience, ideally involving protein purification and/or fermentation.
  • Skilled in aseptic technique, pipetting, buffer/media prep, and maintaining organized electronic lab notebooks.
  • Experience with AKTA/FPLC or other chromatography systems preferred.
  • Microbial fermentation experience is a plus.
  • Fermentation is a huge plus as well.


What you’ll do:

  • Support daily laboratory operations including experiment execution, documentation, buffer/media prep, and sample collection.
  • Operate and maintain fermentation bioreactors (2L–100L) as needed.
  • Perform clarification, filtration, and chromatography steps to support protein purification workflows using AKTA FPLC.


What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $38–$40 per hour. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

What’s next?

Please email your resume to jhanson@provenrecruiting.com if you’re excited to explore this opportunity with our client.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority?owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

Salary : $38 - $40

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