Associate Scientist II Analytical Ops

Foster, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions tour clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients whresearches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV hepatitis B hepatitis C and influenza including Harvoni and Sovaldi.

Position: Associate Scientist II - Analytical Ops

Location: Foster City CA 94404

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Description:

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development during pivotal and commercial development phases.
This contract role focuses on high throughput purification of upstream/cell culture samples and supports downstream purification characterization studies.
A core part of this role is the development and optimization of high throughput purification assays using state of the art automation platforms (e.g. Tecan Hamilton).
The ideal candidate brings strong hands on laboratory skills deep familiarity with HTP purification methods and the ability to establish troubleshoot and refine automated workflows.

Key Responsibilities

High Throughput Purification & Automation
Execute high throughput purification (HTP) workflows for upstream/cell culture samples to support process characterization.
Operate optimize and maintain automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan and Hamilton platforms.
Develop qualify and refine HTP purification assays and microscale purification methods.
Collaborate with upstream teams to ensure timely sample processing and data delivery.
Purification Process Development
Contribute to experimental design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.
Conduct bench scale purification studies using chromatography filtration and microscale systems.
Collect analyze and interpret experimental data in compliance with data integrity expectations.
Prepare high quality protocols reports and electronic laboratory notebook documentation.

Technical Excellence & Collaboration

Support implementation of new purification technologies instrumentation and platform enhancements.
Maintain a state of the art purification lab including instrumentation readiness and workflow improvements.
Partner with upstream downstream and cross functional colleagues as needed on development and characterization initiatives.
Follow all compliance training and safety requirements.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

M.S. with 2 years or B.S. with 4 years of relevant industry experience in chemical engineering biochemistry bioengineering or related discipline.
Expertise developing and executing HTP purification assays including automated liquid handling systems such as Tecan Hamilton and microscale chromatography platforms.
Experience with chromatography (e.g. AKTA plate based) filtration and standard downstream techniques.
Strong analytical documentation and problem solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and in collaborative fast paced environments.
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions tour clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients whresearches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses prima...