Hands-on downstream process development using chromatography, filtration, and clarification for DNA/mRNA and viral vectors; maintain records, write SOPs/protocols/reports, comply with safety standards, and perform flexible lab scheduling including occasional weekends.
We are seeking a hands-on Senior Research Associate to support downstream purification activities in a lab-based contract role. This is a temporary position (~6 months) focused on execution of process development and experimental work to support client programs.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Use of purification techniques such as affinity and anion exchange chromatography, harvest/clarification and filtration/concentration based unit operations for DNA/mRNA and Viral vectors.
- Maintain accurate and reliable records including database management, electronic lab notebooks, and all other pertinent documentation.
- Writing and/or contributing to SOPs, batch records, protocols and reports.
- Comply with all safety and infection control standards.
- This is a hands-on lab-based position requiring a flexible schedule based on experimental work (some weekend work may be required).
Qualifications
- Sr. Associate - Bachelor’s degree in biology, bioengineering, biotechnology, or related discipline with minimum 2 years relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with clarification, filtrations, chromatography separations techniques.
- Experience/knowledge of purification of DNA or viral vectors
- Experience using the Unicorn software as part of the AKTA chromatography system.
- Strong team worker who is also independently motivated, detail oriented and possesses good problem-solving capabilities
- Strong verbal and written skills; able to handle confidential information and material appropriately
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Top Skills
Affinity Chromatography
Akta
Anion Exchange Chromatography
Concentration
Electronic Lab Notebooks
Filtration
Harvest/Clarification
MS Office
Unicorn
Landmark Bio Watertown, Massachusetts, USA Office
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