Avid Bioservices · 7 hours ago
Research Associate, Process Development Downstream and Formulation
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expAvid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of clients and improve patient outcomes. The Research Associate will contribute to the development and optimization of purification processes and formulation development for protein-based biologics, including hands-on laboratory work and analytical testing.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Assist in downstream process development and routine purification of antibodies and proteins. Activities include but are not limited to buffer formulation development, buffer preparation, chromatography method development and execution, and filtration process development and operation
Assist in formulation development activities including excipient screening, stability studies and analytical characterization
Assist in performing in-process and/or routine analytical assays to support downstream and formulation development effort. Assays will include protein concentration by A280, SDS-PAGE, Blue Native Page, IEF Gels, HPLC and/or ELISA assays
Assist in formulation and/or product stability studies with minimal supervision
Execute a process involving chromatography skid, filtration setup, and intermediate testing instruments with minimal supervision
Assist in scale up and process/tech transfer of buffer preparation (including low endotoxin buffers) and downstream process
Compile, analyze data, and write reports which will be presented in Process Development group meetings or to clients as needed
Evaluate new technic and/or products under guidance
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in a Biological Science
1-2 years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated working knowledge of scientific principles
Preferred
Master's degree (MS) in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field
Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in protein purification and analytical characterization
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Company
Avid Bioservices
Avid Bioservices' expansion will double existing capacity to service both a $40m backlog and its owner Peregrine.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$285M2024-11-06Private Equity
2024-11-06Acquired
2024-03-06Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Bilenberg
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard McAvoy
Chief Business Officer
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