Associate Scientist

  • Randstad
  • Newbury Park, California
  • Full Time

The Protein Therapeutics (PT) group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Protein Chemistry team at our state-of-the-art research facility in Thousand Oaks, CA. PT is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization.

KEY SKILLS:

Protein purification

FPLC

SEC

HPLC

Affinity

location: Newbury Park, California
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 33.44 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: High School

responsibilities:
  • Operate & troubleshoot our automation platforms for high throughput purification and analytics;
  • Protein purification using a variety of techniques and instrumentation;
  • Protein analytics using a variety of techniques and instrumentation;
  • Contribute to the development of new processes and methods;
  • Capture experimental data in LIMS/ELN systems;
  • Summarize and report results and findings to work group and project teams.

qualifications:
  • Masters degree OR Bachelors degree and 2 years of experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
  • Experience with protein purification, particularly biologic molecules
  • Expertise with a variety of chromatography techniques, liquid chromatography instrumentation (FPLC) and software (Unicorn, ChromLab)
  • Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip)
  • Knowledge of lab automation and high throughput purification techniques
  • Ability to multi-task, work flexibly and efficiently in a cross-functional environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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skills: Chemistry, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Protein Purification, LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Protein Expression

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ....

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Job ID: 487179125
Originally Posted on: 7/29/2025

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