Description
We are currently seeking qualified professionals for various contract positions with our established corporate clients in the South San Francisco, CA area. While these roles are temporary, they offer a valuable opportunity to gain experience and potentially transition into a permanent position within these reputable organizations.
Kelly Services proudly provides comprehensive health benefits to all contract employees, allowing you to focus on your performance and career development during the engagement. After the contract concludes, you will have the option to reassess your career goals and explore potential internal opportunities.
If you are interested in learning more about these exciting opportunities and how Kelly Services can support your career aspirations, please don't hesitate to contact me to schedule a brief informational call at your convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration.
TITLE: Scientist II
PAY: $51.34/hr (DOE)
DURATION: 6 months, extension possible
LOCATION: On-Site – San Francisco, CA
SCHEDULE: M-F 8-5pm - 40 hours
Description:
• Development, optimize, and scale-up purification processes for biologics candidates to support early and late stage development
• Innovate, develop, optimize, and scale-up purification processes
• Conceive and evaluate novel advanced separation technologies and techniques
• Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate this into individual project(s) as well as the overall program
• Seize opportunities to pursue project relevant leads that are in line with the group's strategy.
• Maintain a high level of productivity in the lab.
• Transfer processes to GMP manufacturing for clinical material production
• Work with contract labs and carry out viral clearance studies
• Write technical publications, reports, presentations, and regulatory filings including publishing research in peer-reviewed journals and presenting work at scientific conferences
• Work efficiently, collaboratively, and cross-functionally toward project timelines and goals
• Participate on cross-functional project teams
• Mentor and train junior scientists
Qualifications
Basic:
• Bachelor's Degree and typically 3-5 years of experience, MS and typically 3-5 years of experience, PhD and typically 3+ years of experience
• Must have hands on experience in protein purification including chromatography separations and filtration operations
• Able to independently design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments to answer scientific questions
• Must be forward-thinking and be able to lead and contribute to scientific/technical discussions
• Able to independently learn, understand and execute novel/advanced scientific techniques
• Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to keep detailed written records
• Able to author publications, technical reports, regulatory documents, and presentations
• Has strong communication skills including verbal, written, and scientific data presentation
• Has good understanding of biochemistry and bioprocess engineering concepts
• Able to work collaboratively within and outside of the group
• Has proficiency with Microsoft Office software, ability to learn new software applications
Preferred:
• Proficient in writing methods and operating AKTA chromatographic instruments (such as AKTA Avant, AKTA Purifier, AKTA Pure, AKTA Ready or similar)
• Has a strong understanding of analytical techniques, such as HPLC and ELISA
• Has hands on experience with monoclonal antibody or antibody-like molecule purification at GMP, pilot and/or laboratory scale
• Demonstrated scientific aptitude through authorship of peer-reviewed publications
• Has a strong understanding of statistical analysis
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