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Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes.\nYour Role:\nThe Senior Research Associate, Process Development Downstream will provide laboratory support for Process Development by leading in the downstream process and/or method development. The Senior Research Associate may be assigned various tasks within the department and outside the department as needed.\nKey Responsibilities: \nServe as a subject matter expert (SME) and/or technical lead for downstream process development and purification of monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and related biologics. Responsibilities include buffer formulation and preparation, chromatography process development and optimization, filtration development, and routine process execution.\nLead downstream process development studies, including chromatography screening, process optimization, and scale-up activities to support client programs from early development through commercialization.\nPerform and oversee in-process and routine analytical testing to support downstream development activities, including protein concentration determination (A280), HPLC-based assays, and other relevant analytical methods.\nIndependently execute downstream unit operations using chromatography systems, filtration equipment, and associated process analytical tools with minimal supervision.\nSupport process scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing operations by developing robust buffer preparation strategies and downstream processing workflows suitable for pilot and GMP manufacturing environments.\nCompile, analyze, interpret, and present experimental data. Author technical reports, development summaries, protocols, and client-facing documentation, and present findings during internal project reviews and client meetings.\nLead troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process performance, robustness, productivity, and scalability.\nContribute to the evaluation, implementation, and validation of emerging technologies, process analytics, laboratory automation platforms, and process intensification strategies to improve development efficiency.\nExperience with laboratory automation, process intensification, process analytical technologies (PAT), high-throughput process development, and data analytics is highly desirable.\nMentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance across downstream process development activities.\nPerform other duties and project-related responsibilities as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications: \nBachelor's degree with 3-4 years of relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, or a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Biological Sciences, or a related field.\nCandidates should possess a strong understanding of downstream processing principles, experimental design, data analysis, and bioprocess development methodologies.\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:\nThis role is a full-time onsite position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday unless otherwise stated by Supervisor. The employee must also have the ability to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary.\nCompensation:\nWe offer competitive compensation packages for this role, including a base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.\nThe compensation range for this role is $72,800 - $91,000 annually depending on experience and qualifications. 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The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. 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