Associate Scientist – Downstream Process Development (Onsite- Seattle, WA)

Associate Scientist Downstream Process Development (Onsite- Seattle, WA) We are seeking an Associate Scientist for a global pharmaceutical client. The primary focus is to support downstream process development and characterization of early and late-stage viral vectors (lentiviral vectors and / or adeno-associated viruses). This position will be providing technical subject matter expertise with internal and / or external development and manufacturing collaborators for activities including tech transfer, process characterization, and pre-clinical or clinical process lifecycle management. This is a 40-hour per-week, 12-month contract (extensions possible), 100% onsite role in Seattle, WA. M-F Standard business hours. This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and a 401K are offered. Responsibilities : Design, execute, and troubleshoot downstream development experiments supporting next-generation lentiviral vector production Identify, onboard, and develop novel downstream technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners Provide experimental design and executional support to team members Support cross-functional development efforts e.g. downstream process development, high-throughput process development Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily downstream (clarification, chromatography, tangential and normal flow filtration) unit operations for viral vector production Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy. Author technical reports and study memos Requirements : 2+ years of hands-on experience with downstream process. Experience with Akta Avant chromatography systems and Unicorn software Experience with automated and semi-automated filtration systems (Pendotech, Repligen KR2i, Ambr Crossflow, etc) Hands-on process development experience Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP) B. S degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing is preferred Experience with single-use technologies is preferred Please submit your resume to our network at https : / / www.stage4solutions.com / careers / (please apply to the Associate Scientist Downstream Process Development (Onsite- Seattle, WA) role). Please feel free to forward this project opening to others who may be interested. Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates' qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion / belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Compensation :

$55 / hr. - $58.91 / hr. LI-SW1

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