Job Title: Process Development Associate

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Development Associate to join our team.
• This role is ideal for recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates in a life sciences field who have hands-on laboratory experience, particularly in mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification.
• The successful candidate will be eager to learn, highly trainable, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present scientific data are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mammalian cell culture experiments at various scales (shake flasks, culture bags, and bioreactors)
• Execute purification experiments including filtration, chromatography, and UFDF
• Support process and technology development initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability
• Program and operate automated laboratory equipment (bioreactors, chromatography systems, robotic liquid handlers)
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues
• Design experiments and analyze data using visualization and analytics tools
• Maintain accurate lab documentation in notebooks
• Prepare and present technical reports and findings

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field
• Hands-on laboratory experience in cell culture and/or protein purification
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to automation or programming for laboratory equipment
• Experience working in a fast-paced research or development setting