Planet Pharma · 8 hours ago
Process Development Associate
Thousand Oaks, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20/hr - $30/hr
4+ years expPlanet Pharma is involved in drug substance technologies and is seeking a Process Development Associate. The successful candidate will support the development, characterization, and scale-up of upstream and downstream processes to enable clinical advancement of programs.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Support of the development, characterization, scale-up and support of upstream and downstream processes to enable clinical advancement of programs
Design and execute experiments at the bench scale, spanning the end-to-end drug substance process, including both cell culture and purification operations
Apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to rapidly solve day-to-day experimental challenges
Utilize out-of-the-box thinking to contribute to laboratory operations, especially various yellowbelt and 5S projects
Expand and develop skills in both cell culture and purification, thereby further contributing to the integrated group
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or masters degree
OR
Associate degree and 4 years scientific experience
Preferred
Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or other relevant sciences with a demonstrated record of excellence
Ability to identify, develop and implement solutions to practical problems through application of fundamental scientific and engineering principles, preferably in a process development environment
Basic understanding of protein chromatography, filtration or cell culture principles; hands-on experience with purification operations is a plus
Familiarity with 5S principles and organization of laboratory workspaces is a plus
Prior experience with data analytical tools (Excel, Spotfire, etc.) is preferred
Motivated self-starter with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Team player with the ability to successfully work within a diverse team in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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