Senior Research Associate: Process Development
Location: San Diego, CA
Company: Primrose Bio
Salary range: $55,000 –$80,000 / year
Job Description
The Senior Research Associate in the Process Development group will be a highly motivated individual who will support processes involving fermentation, primary recovery and purification development for internal and external protein products. The position covers aseptic technique, microbial fermentation, clarification techniques for microbial hosts, such as continuous centrifugation and depth/membrane filtration, and purification using chromatography. The ability to work independently and maintain cross functional communication are key position attributes. The Senior Research Associate is expected to work with senior staff to plan, execute, and present the results of routine experiments. The candidate will work in a matrixed team environment, collaborating with various departments, including the strain engineering, molecular biology, synthetic biology, and analytical development teams, to ensure that fermentation and protein purification processes are properly characterized to support product development and achieve project goals and timelines.
Essential Role Responsibilities
- Daily laboratory support including (but not limited to) experiment execution /documentation, equipment operation/maintenance, buffer/media preparation, bioreactor/shake flask sampling, and data entry and analysis
- Operation, maintenance and cleaning of process development equipment including fermentation bioreactors and AKTA chromatography systems
- Conduct recovery/clarification, chromatography, and filtration of protein products
- Execute experimental protocols and designs with minimal supervision
- Perform minor mechanical and instrumentation troubleshooting; take appropriate corrective action as needed
- Maintain experimental notes within an electronic lab notebook following Good Documentation Practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Bioengineering/Chemical Engineering or related field is preferred; Associate’s degree with 3+ years of related experience required
- Ideal candidates will have some laboratory experience involving purification and/or fermentation
- Experience working in a laboratory environment in industrial biotechnology R&D is preferred, but not required.
- Strong communication, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sequence analysis programs.
Additional Requirement
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs
ABOUT PRIMROSE BIO
Founded in 2023 following the merger of Pelican Technology Holdings (formerly Pfenex) and Primordial Genetics, Primrose Bio specializes in developing high-efficiency production systems for innovative and complex biologics. Our technical foundation lies in advanced protein expression and enzyme engineering, and we deploy these technologies in commercially proven platforms. Our advanced manufacturing technologies derisk the path to success for the development of novel therapies.
We believe in a creative and nurturing environment that allows for constructive and productive interaction between talented people. Good people in a good company will ultimately create superior products that will make a positive contribution to our society and to the health of the planet. Primrose Bio is an equal opportunity employer.
We offer our employees a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, stock options and a dynamic start-up biotech environment with many opportunities for growth.
Individuals seeking employment at Primrose Bio are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Primrose Bio is located in the heart of Sorrento Valley in San Diego CA. The company has state-of-the-art laboratory and office space, IT infrastructure and conferencing facilities.
If qualified and interested, please apply via LinkedIn, send your CV to careers @ primrosebio.com or apply via the form below.