Downstream Pilot Plant Associate

R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Downstream Pilot Plant Associate in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform downstream purification processes, including chromatography, ultrafiltration, tangential flow filtration and depth filtration, at pilot and production scales.
• Operate and maintain standard bioprocessing equipment such as chromatography systems, ultracentrifuges, and tangential flow filtration (TFF) units.
• Adhere strictly to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) in all activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain batch records, SOPs, logbooks, raw material specifications, campaign summary reports, technology transfer documents, and presentations in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing investigations, root cause analysis, and process troubleshooting.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in biology or related area with 4-6 years of experience working in process development or manufacturing support in bioprocessing required.
• Hands-on experience with Chromatography, ultrafiltration, and depth filtration process acquired through lab, pilot, or production scale experience.
• Good manufacturing practices (cGMP) required.
• Good documentation practices (GDP) required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (PPO, HMO), Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

Pay

$140,807 - $176,012 (dependent on experience)