Process Development Associate

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Process Development Associate. Position type: Full Time - Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Thousand Oaks, CA As a Process Development Associate, you will: Description The Pivotal Drug Substance Technologies organization at Client develops, characterizes and supports clinical drug substance manufacturing processes for all late-stage programs in the Client portfolio. This lab-based position is located at our Thousand Oaks, CA site. The successful candidate will be responsible for support of the development, characterization, scale-up and support of upstream and downstream processes to enable clinical advancement of Client programs. This role is in an integrated bioprocess development group in which cell culture and purification scientists work together to advance Client’s rich, exciting and dynamic pipeline. With Client’s biology first approach, the position provides the unique opportunity to work on multiple modalities including antibodies, BiTEs, and bispecifics. The successful candidate will design and execute experiments at the bench scale, spanning the end-to-end drug substance process, including both cell culture and purification operations. The candidate will apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges. Additionally, the candidate will utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to laboratory operations, especially various yellowbelt and 5S projects. Finally, the candidate will also expand and develop skills in both cell culture and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group. Day to Day Responsibilities: Help with completion of various lab operations projects for 5S and general lab organization. Complete tasks in an independent manner but do not be discouraged from asking questions to understand the scope of the request. Integrate into various teams to help out in both upstream cell culture and downstream purification experiments. Be a fast learner who is curious to learn more about bioprocessing. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree OR Associate degree and 4 years scientific experience Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or other relevant sciences with a demonstrated record of excellence. Ability to identify, develop and implement solutions to practical problems through application of fundamental scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment. Basic understanding of protein chromatography, filtration or cell culture principles; hands-on experience with purification operations is a plus. Familiarity with 5S principles and organization of laboratory workspaces is a plus. Prior experience with data analytical tools (Excel, Spotfire, etc.) is preferred. Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Team player with the ability to successfully work within a diverse team in a dynamic, cross-functional environment. Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets: Mammalian cell culture and/or protein chromatography Lab operations and 5S Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration  This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW. Thank you Pradip Joshi Phone: 213-401-2633 Email - Pradip.Joshi@innovasolutions.com PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Pay Range*: $30-$32/hr *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. 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