Downstream Scientist - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a ­­­­­­­­Downstream Scientist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in ­­Bothell, WA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• POSITION SUMMARY:
  • The Downstream Process Development group in Bioprocess R&D is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist contractor to support development and optimization of recovery and purification processes for recombinant proteins and biological macromolecules for early- and late-phase clinical trials.
  • The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to designing and executing bench-scale development and characterization studies with proper documentation, analyzing and interpreting results, and authoring technical reports.
  • This position interacts and collaborates with fellow scientists within Downstream PD and across Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design and execute bench-scale chromatography and filtration development and characterization studies
  • Support process development for new molecules from platform process fit assessment through IND submissions
  • Transfer manufacturing processes to internal and/or external manufacturing facilities
  • Author technical reports and make presentations to scientists and management
• ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Work with fellow Bioprocess, Analytical and Pharmaceutical R&D scientists across multiple sites

Qualifications:

• BS or MS
• Lab/Manufacturing Background
• Downstream Manufacturing Skillset
• Preparative or analytical chromatography skills
  • HPLC, FPLC, SEC, IEX, HIC
  • TFF, UFDF or other filtration techniques
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Compensation: $35-53 per hour depending on experience