Research Associate III, Process Development

• Possess a passion for being part of the therapeutic community helping bring cutting edge treatments to patients in need. 
• Enjoys collaboration across different functional groups to get a holistic understanding of process development along with aligning data with internal stakeholders.
• Enjoys problem solving by implementing engineering and analytical solutions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing and executing scientific experimentation plans for ECO Synthesis™ with scientists in the process development team. 
• Generating Design of Experiments (DoE) models, executing laboratory workflows and compiling data into the design space. 
• Identifying critical process parameters that can be improved and proposing solution-based applications from data driven analysis.  
• Presenting data at team and cross functional level on the current PD ongoings. 
• Providing routine troubleshooting and maintenance of process development instruments including reactors, HPLCs, purification skids and UF/DF manifolds.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or relevant scientific field and 4 years of relevant industrial/academic experience in a laboratory environment OR Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry or relevant scientific field and 2 years of hands on experience.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, think critically, and work both independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with documentation, record keeping, writing SOPs and reports. 

• Hands-on experience working with laboratory scale bioreactors, laboratory automation, HPLC, TFF, or preparatory scale purification.
• General knowledge of biochemistry and protein expression concepts.
• Understanding of DoE based applications and generating of design spaces. 
• Experience with statistical modeling software such as JMP.

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• 401k with Company Match up to 4% 
• Company Equity 
• Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time 
• Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
• Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Subsidized onsite lunch program
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Paid Parental Leave