Scientist- Protein Purification

A world leader in Biotechnology and Pharma, is seeking a “Scientist

• Protein Purification” at Oceanside, CA. Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension) Pay Rate : $47 - 56/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K Job Description: We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development and characterization during pivotal and commercial development phases. This role focuses on high-throughput purification (HTP) of upstream and cell culture samples, microscale purification, and downstream process characterization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated liquid handling platforms, such as Tecan and Hamilton, chromatography, and assay development, with the ability to optimize and troubleshoot automated purification workflows.

Key Responsibilities

High-Throughput Purification & Automation Execute high-throughput purification workflows for upstream and cell culture samples to support process development and characterization. Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling platforms, including Tecan and Hamilton systems. Purification Process Development Design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.

Prepare protocols, technical reports, and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation while maintaining data integrity. Technical Excellence & Collaboration Support the implementation and optimization of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and automated workflows. Collaborate with upstream, downstream, and cross-functional teams to support process development and characterization initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Master’s degree with 2+ years or Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline. Hands-on experience developing and executing high-throughput purification assays and microscale purification workflows.

Experience operating automated liquid handling systems, particularly Tecan and Hamilton platforms. Practical knowledge of chromatography systems, such as ÄKTA, plate-based chromatography, filtration, and downstream purification techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting biologics purification process development and characterization. Familiarity with automated or high-throughput chromatography and purification platforms. Experience processing upstream cell culture samples and collaborating with upstream process development teams. Exposure to pivotal-stage or commercial biopharmaceutical development and associated quality expectations.

Please respond with your updated resume and contact information to [email protected]/[email protected] .