Engineering - Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist
Job Number: 25-04925
Be part of a company that delivers life-changing healthcare solutions. ECLARO is looking for an Associate Scientist for our client in Seattle, WA.

ECLAROs client is a leader in the Biopharmaceutical Industry, providing quality, innovative, and affordable medicines that make a difference in the lives of patients all over the world. If youre up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• The primary focus of this Associate Scientist will be to support downstream process development and characterization of early and late-stage viral vectors (lentiviral vectors and / or adeno-associated viruses).
• This position will be providing technical subject matter expertise with internal and / or external development and manufacturing collaborators for activities including tech transfer, process characterization, and pre-clinical or clinical process lifecycle management.
• Position handles hazardous materials.

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and troubleshoot downstream development experiments supporting next-generation lentiviral vector production.
• Identify, onboard, and develop Client downstream technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Provide experimental design and executional support to team members.
• Support cross-functional development efforts e.g. downstream process development, high-throughput process development.
• Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily downstream (clarification, chromatography, tangential and normal flow filtration) unit operations for viral vector production.
• Work independently and within teams to design, execute, and analyze experiments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation.
• Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy.
• Author technical reports and study memos.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. with 2+ years of experience or M.S. with 0-2 years of hands-on downstream experience.
• Experience with AKTA Avant Chromatography Systems and Unicorn Software.
• Experience with automated and semi-automated filtration systems (Pendotech, Repligen KR2i, Ambr Crossflow, etc.).
• Hands-on process development experience.
• Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team.
• Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP).

Preferred Experience:

• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field.
• Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing.
• Experience with single-use technologies.

Pay Rate: $60 - $63 / Hour

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO

If interested, you may contact:
Sofia Dela Torre
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LinkedIn | Sofia Dela Torre

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.