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This individual plays a collaborative role within downstream team and with members of upstream, bioanalytical, analytical and formulation development groups.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\nPerforms small-scale downstream process development experiments supporting monoclonal antibody purification, including liquid chromatography and tangential flow filtration.\nPrepares process intermediates and experimental samples for analytical testing.\nPrepares purified protein materials to support process development studies and cross-functional activities.\nPerforms analytical methods, such as UV-visible spectrophotometry, turbidimetry, density, pH, and conductivity measurements. \nCollaborates closely with scientists, engineers, and other Process Development team members.\nManages multiple laboratory activities and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through.\nProactively communicates experimental progress, unexpected observations, scheduling needs, and potential challenges to teammates.\nPrepares clear, concise summaries, presentations, and reports to communicate experimental results.\nHelps maintain an organized, efficient, and safe laboratory environment.\nREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:\nAccredited bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline such as Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.\nFoundational knowledge of one or more of the following areas: liquid chromatography, membrane filtration, protein chemistry, biochemical engineering, or related scientific principles.\nFamiliarity with common laboratory equipment such as pH, conductivity, and temperature meters; pumps; pressure gauges; balances; pipettes; and benchtop centrifuges.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nComfortable asking questions, sharing observations, and keeping teammates informed.\nStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to plan and manage multiple priorities.\nA proactive approach to work and a willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.\nCuriosity, enthusiasm for learning, and openness to feedback and coaching.\nAbility to follow standard operating procedures and established laboratory and industry safety practices.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nAbility to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.\nPREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:\nAcademic, internship, research, or industry experience with protein purification or downstream processing.\nExperience with ÄKTA chromatography systems and UNICORN software.\nExposure to pilot-scale or manufacturing-scale biotechnology operations.\nExperience presenting scientific results through laboratory meetings, research projects, internships, poster presentations, or similar settings.\nTRAVEL:\nSome domestic travel may be required\nThe range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Washington, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $32/hour - $39/hour and eligibility for an 8% bonus target based on company and individual performance. Additional benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. #LI-LM1\nWhy Lundbeck\nLundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site.\nLundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. 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