Planet Pharma · 17 hours ago
Senior Research Associate
Oceanside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$42/hr - $48/hr
2+ years expPlanet Pharma is seeking a Sr Research Associate I with experience in protein purification process development and process characterization. The role involves planning and executing experiments that support process development activities, selecting appropriate methods for experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalHealth Care
Hiring Manager
Grace Dunn
Responsibilities
Plan and execute assigned experiments on-site that support Process Development activities and project goals
Select appropriate methods and techniques for performing experiments
Develop skills in data analysis and interpreting experiment outcomes including the ability to evaluate data quality and recognize anomalous results
Recommend alternatives, research new methods and techniques and proactively seek out senior personnel to discuss potential solutions to problems
Participate in group meetings and present results, data interpretation and conclusions
Demonstrate strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain processes used to achieve results of assigned tasks
Work with team oriented, collaborative and problem-solving mindset
Always work with safety in mind. Able to work with highly potent compounds upon training
Qualification
Required
BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 2+ years of relevant experience; OR MS degree in a relevant scientific discipline and 0+ years of relevant experience
Prior experience in biologics purification, with an emphasis on conjugation, tangential flow filtration (UF/DF), and filtration
Knowledge of cGMPs, technology transfer, and scaling up bioprocesses
Must be able to work effectively in cross-functional teams
Must demonstrate excellent technical writing skills
Ability to work effectively within the purification team to help design and execute experiments supporting process definition, optimization, and characterization with an increasing level of independence
Ability to collaborate with Technical Operations during technology transfer from process development to GMP manufacturing, including serving as a process development representative during purification operations, providing technical troubleshooting and identifying opportunities for future process and equipment improvements
Ability to effectively communicate ideas, project goals and results and should have the ability to proactively identify issues and suggest solutions in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
Self-motivated, organized, and enjoy scientific investigation and thinking
Preferred
Preferred degree in Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
Prior experience in analytical operations: SEC/HPLC, CE (R/NR), HCP testing is beneficial, but not required
Working understanding of downstream process development including centrifugation, normal and tangential flow filtration, chromatography operations, and virus clearance
Experience with multiple modalities (mAbs, bispecifics, fusion and antibody drug conjugates, virus particles) produced in microbial and mammalian expression systems is a plus
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
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President, PPG Advisory Partners
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