Associate Engineer II/ Associate Scientist – Downstream Development

1 week ago


San Carlos, California, United States Tap Growth ai Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

We're Hiring: Associate Engineer II (Contract)
We are looking for an energetic and talented
Associate Engineer II (contract)
to contribute to the
Polysaccharide development and manufacturing group
. The organization is developing a multi-valent polysaccharide based conjugate vaccine,

based on a novel carrier protein produced using the Xpress CF platform. Polysaccharides are a critical component in conjugate vaccines.

The
successful candidate will have practical laboratory experience related to biotechnology,
biopharmaceuticals, or vaccine industries
.

Specifically, the candidate will have
experience with
downstream purification techniques and analytical techniques to support polysaccharide downstream development.
Location:
San Carlos, United States

Work Mode:
Work From Office

Role:
Associate Engineer II (Contract)-Polysaccharide Downstream Process Development

What You'll Do

  • Assists in execution of downstream process development experiments including process characterization

studies.

  • Preparing buffers and reagents.
  • Operate and maintain instrumentation for polysaccharide purification including automated

Microfluidizers, TFF systems, Akta chromatography skids, automated filtration units and continuous centrifuges.

  • Perform analysis and interpret results for polysaccharide and impurity assays (Anthrone, Lowry, SEC-MALS, and HPAEC-PAD).
  • Keep accurate and current records of development experiments and/or project related activities in

laboratory notebooks or electronic notebook.

  • Review executed protocols and batch records.
  • Present/communicate data to polysaccharide team.
  • Contribute to technical discussions within the polysaccharide team.
  • Writes R&D protocols, batch records, and reports in support of process development.
  • Works within a team environment and provides support as necessary to further the team's Initiatives.

What We're Looking For
BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline,
**with minimum 2 years of relevant

industry experience**
. MS without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Practical experience with and theoretical knowledge of traditional processing unit operations including

Chromatography, TFF, depth filtration, continuous centrifugation, and Microfluidization.

Familiarity with DoE (Design of Experiments) principles; practical experience with DoE software a plus.

Process characterization experience is a plus.

Demonstrated proficiency with engineering principles involved in scaling processes from lab to pilot

scale a plus.

Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and JMP.

Working knowledge of the requirements of GMPs.

Demonstrated success working in a cross-functional team environment on multiple projects; ability to

work effectively as a member of a team to deliver results.

Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and let's innovate together


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