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Sr. Research Associate – Process Development (Protein Purification)
Seeking a Sr. Research Associate I with experience in biologics purification and process development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute lab experiments supporting process development
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, identify anomalies
- Support protein purification, filtration (UF/DF), and chromatography
- Present findings in team meetings with clear technical communication
- Contribute to process optimization, troubleshooting, and improvements
- Collaborate on tech transfer to GMP manufacturing and regulatory documentation
- Maintain safety compliance and work with potent compounds (post-training)
Required Skills & Experience:
- BSc (2 yrs) or MSc (0 yrs) in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field
- Experience in biologics purification (TFF, conjugation, downstream processing)
- Knowledge of SEC/HPLC, CE, HCP testing (preferred)
- Understanding of cGMP, scale-up, and tech transfer
- Strong technical writing and data interpretation skills
- Ability to work in cross-functional, collaborative teams
Preferred:
- Experience with multiple biologics (mAbs, ADCs, bispecifics, viral systems)
- Hands-on downstream processing experience (chromatography, filtration, virus clearance)