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Orca Bio · 2 days ago
Bioprocess Development Associate
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design, optimize and implement process improvements related to protein production and bioconjugation of protein-protein complexes
Design and execute studies to develop and optimize cell culture and purification steps; perform analytical testing; preform troubleshooting and investigations; perform stability and formulation studies
Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to design and implement novel technologies for optimizing protein-conjugate development
Support continuous improvements of records and follow operating procedures with strong attention to detail
Maintain detailed records of experiments, have good data management and documentation skills
Instrument set-up and preparation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related field
2-5 years of experience in process sciences or manufacturing
Competence in aseptic technique, mammalian seed train maintenance, media, buffer preparation, and using lab equipment including laminar flow hoods, incubators, autoclaves
Hands on experience with analytical techniques for antibody characterization, processing and analyzing samples
Experience executing cell culture experiments, antibody expression and purification
Willingness to learn flow cytometry for analysis of cell populations
Willingness to work in a BSL-2 environment
Preferred
Experience with bioconjugation and DoE methodology
Familiarity with immunology concepts
Flow Cytometry experience
Demonstrated organizational, record-keeping, and problem-solving skills, with an attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication
Demonstrated success working independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to act with agility and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Intense curiosity and dedication
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible PTO
401(k) plan
Life and accidental death and disability coverage
Parental leave benefits
Pre-IPO equity
Free daily lunches and snacks at on-site locations
Company
Orca Bio
Orca Bio is a clinical-stage cell therapy company dedicated to delivering curative medicine to patients.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$192MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture Partners
2020-06-17Series D· $192M
2018-05-17Series C· Undisclosed
2016-05-01Pre Seed· Undisclosed
Leadership Team
J
Jeroen Bekaert
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2024-05-04
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