Job Description
Position Title: Research Associate I
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Location: Pleasanton, CA, 94588
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Work Schedule
M-F 9 AM-5 PM EST (May require weekend work)
HM Notes:
Possibility of extension
• Local candidates ONLY
• References will be requested for finalists
• ***Weekend works is required and is occasionally. This is a rotating, schedule 1-4 hours on 1 weekend day and will include a Saturday or Sunday.
This will be included in 40 work week and no to exceed 40 hours.
Weekend work is pre-planned through end of year; new hire can swap with colleagues if available.
• Team of 13 members
• No chemicals
• No extreme heat or cold
• Cell culture media preparation
• Ability to lift 10 kg
• Free parking onsite
• Over 3 years of experience and PHD’s considered overqualified
• No full gowning requirement
• PPE will be provided
Must Have Skills:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
• Experience can include co-op or internships, 6+ months of experience.
• Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture
• Lab operations experience
• Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture
• Some lab mammalian cell culture experience, however, microbial experience is not a match
• MS Office, Word, Excel
• Quick learner for new techniques and technology
• Strong attention to details
Preferred Qualifications
• Up to 3 years of professional experience, or including internships
• Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors
• Knowledge of CMC
• Cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)
• Strong GPA is a plus
Description:
We are seeking a contract upstream Research Associate to join our Cell Culture Platform group in Cell Culture Development department (CCD-CCP). CCD-CCP is a global business unit responsible for the development of cell culture platforms including media and bioprocess technologies for both fed-batch and perfusion from early and late-stage biologics projects, as well as all upstream CMC development activities for early phase projects (up to Phase II).
The candidate will be self-motivated and strongly driven to succeed while demonstrating the ability to function well within a fast-paced and collaborative team-oriented environment. The candidate will also be inquisitive and innovative, exhibiting scientific curiosity and the ability to acquire new skills for fed-batch and perfusion based upstream cell culture processes.
This is an exciting opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell culture techniques and develop cell culture subject matter expertise. This role will have significant impacts on early pipeline projects, next generation cell culture process development and manufacturing strategies within the global network.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Require to be on site daily; Weekend work required occasionally.
• Plan and execute experiments to optimize upstream cell culture platform process at different scales (shake flasks, AMBR, 3L/10L bioreactors, etc.)
• Perform upstream experiments and collaborate with other functional groups to speed Phase I pipeline projects
• Contribute to technical reports, experimental protocols, and technical summaries for presentation internally and externally
• Participate in the technology transfer of processes into manufacturing facilities
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance are maintained in the workplace
• Some weekend working may be required for this role
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related discipline
• Post-education experience ?=3 years
• Understanding of aseptic technique and principles of mammalian cell culture
• Detailed in lab operations and quick learner for new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the operation of fed-batch and/or perfusion-based cell culture bioreactors
• Knowledge of CMC