Job Description
Job Description
Description:
100% Onsite
We are seeking a quicker learner and detail-oriented, team-focused Process Development Associate to support the Rapid Analytics (RA) group within Process Development. In a fast-paced, highly matrixed laboratory environment, this individual will perform product quality analyses and generate high-quality analytical data to meet project timelines and enable process decisions. The role partners closely with scientists and stakeholders across multiple sites and functional areas.
Key Responsibilities
Analytical Testing
• Execute analytical tests within expected turnaround times, following approved methods and data integrity practices, using assays such as:
o Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
o Titer
o Cation Exchange Chromatography (CEX)
o Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (rCE-SDS)
o Non-Reduced Capillary Electrophoresis (nrCE-SDS)
o Capillary Ion Electrophoresis Focusing (cIEF)
o ATOLL
Compliance and Documentation:
• Adhere to turnaround times and required metrics for high throughput samples.
• Document and review results in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely manner.
• Author, review, and verify technical documents and reports.
Logistics and Planning:
• Manage logistics tasks including sample receiving and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor the safety and compliance status of the RA lab.
Collaboration and Communication:
• Work with the development team to implement methods, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Provide technical input and generate written reports as needed.
• Communicate project updates effectively.
• Present scientific data in meetings.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
• Maintain lab instruments and follow equipment cleaning protocols.
• Solve technical problems related to instruments and assays.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 0–2 years of relevant laboratory experience (industry, academic, or internship).
• Understanding with some hands-on experience with chromatographic and/or electrophoretic techniques is a bonus
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely in a laboratory environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.
Preferred Qualifications
• Good understanding of liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, with strong hands-on technical skills to address challenging technical issues.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret analytical results.
• Excellent organizational and communication (oral and written) skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new technology quickly, multitask, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Possess a positive attitude and strong self-motivation.
Work Environment / Additional Information
• On-site laboratory role; adherence to safety training, PPE, and site procedures is required.
• Work involves handling biological samples and operating analytical instrumentation.
• Documentation is maintained in electronic systems (e.g., electronic laboratory notebook); accuracy and data integrity are essential.
• May require flexibility to support project timelines (e.g., occasional schedule adjustments).
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree OR Associates degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Ability to follow written procedures, maintain accurate records, and work safely in a laboratory environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet timelines.