Process Development Associate # JN -082021-67997

**Located on-site**

Description:

• The Client Thousand Oaks Cellular Sciences organization is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and team-oriented individual with a strong background in protein biochemistry and cell biology for the position of Process Development Associate, to join our Critical Reagent Group.
• The Critical Reagent Group serves our global Client network with the creation, inventory and distribution of critical reagents required for characterization, in-process and release testing of Client biological products.
• The PD Associate will work with a small team of talented scientists to lead and support the purification and conjugation of antibodies and proteins used in Immunoassays, bioassays, the creation and characterization ready-to-plate bioassay cell banks as well as technology development efforts to continuously improve existing processes.
• The successful candidate will be able to perform experiments independently, organize and analyze results using integrated digital documentation and data visualization tools.
• In addition, the PD Associate will interface with client and partner organizations and represent the Critical Reagents team in scientific and cross-functional meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Purification of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies and conjugation of proteins using resin-based technologies and HPLC instruments.
• Characterization of Critical Reagents and preparation of Certificates of Analysis
• Creation and characterization of adherent and suspension cell lines to create robust and high quality cell banks for use in Quality Control cell-based bioassays
• Management of a complex inventory database and inventory forecasting and planning
• Assess, develop and implement process improvements for generation and inventory management of all critical reagents
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with cross-functional team members, clients and partner organizations

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years protein biochemistry, cell biology or molecular biology experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in antibody purification and cell culture/cell biology techniques, protein conjugation,
• Candidate should demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, and evaluate principles of protein chemistry and cell biology.
• Detail oriented and excellent documentation skills; Demonstration of proficiency in digital data analysis and visualization
• Experience in digital inventory database management
• Strong and broad skills using the tools and techniques of Project Management; specifically, knowledge of SharePoint and Smartsheet
• Innovation and complexity:
  • Make changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
  • Communicates effectively with others, using appropriate diplomacy and sensitivity; makes others feel respected, valued and understood; works well in teams
  • Advanced scientific/technical reading/writing skills, advanced scientific analysis skills, and advanced laboratory work skills