Immediate need for a Job title Research Associate experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry. This is 9+ Months Contract position for the location Gaithersburg, MD. Please review the job description below:
Job ID # 21-04686
Job Description:
• Position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role.*
The successful candidate will:
o Develop and characterize downstream processes for the manufacture of biopharmaceuticals (monoclonal antibodies and other proteins) in late stage clinical development through commercial launch.
o Be responsible for a portion of a purification development project.
o Make observations, analyze data and interpret results.
o Maintain accurate records of experimental results, review, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data.
o Make periodic presentations in group meetings, project team meetings, and in one-on-one situations.
o Prepare/review development reports, tech transfer and process validation documents, regulatory submissions.
o Support technology transfer to Clinical/Commercial Manufacturing facilities.
Position Requirements:
R&D Associate I requires a Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 years of relevant industrial experience.
R&D Associate II requires a Bachelor's Degree with 2-5 years or a Master's Degree with 0-2 years of relevant industrial experience.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Experience/Skill Sets:
Proficiency in protein purification principles and methods including (but not limited to) different modes of chromatography, viral removal/inactivation steps and filtration.
Knowledge of:
o Microsoft Office
o Basic protein chemistry; protein and analytical chemistry, process robustness concepts and process scale-up
o Working knowledge of good laboratory practices
o Purification process design
o Basic analytical techniques for protein products (HPLC analysis, protein quantification methods, electrophoresis; etc.)
o AKTA systems/software
• Highly team-oriented, energetic, critical thinker. Well organized with attention to detail. Capable of significant multitasking with excellent oral and written communication skills.*
Experience considered a plus:
o Statistical design of experiments (DOE)
o Process scale-up and technology transfer
o cGMP manufacturing principles and environments
o Process validation
o Familiarity with risk assessments and Regulatory submissions (especially BLA)
o Purification of protein-based therapeutics other than antibodies (eg. conjugates, bispecifics, fusion proteins or products produced by microbial systems)
Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Organization and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar Contract positions. Qualified candidates should apply online for immediate consideration.
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Posted: Aug. 28, 2024, 11:02 p.m.
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