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ICONMA, LLC Associate Scientist II in United States
Our Client, a Biopharmaceutical company, is looking for an Associate Scientist II for their Foster City, CA location. Responsibilities:
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.
Requirements:
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.
Why Should You Apply?
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.