Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Scientist - Process Development - III
We are currently searching for a skilled professional to join a well-known client’s team as a Scientist III onsite in Foster City, CA. The Scientist III will support purification process development activities for biologics during pivotal and commercial development phases. This laboratory-based role will focus on bench-scale downstream purification and process characterization, directly impacting the development and scalability of biologic therapies-making this an exciting and impactful career opportunity.
Code: 36011
Posted: 2026-04-13
Type: Contract
Remote: No
Salary Range: $0 - $63.49 Per Hour
Category: PreClinical
Responsibilities
Purification Process Development
- Execute purification process development and characterization experiments in support of pivotal and commercial programs
- Perform bench-scale purification studies, including chromatography, filtration, and ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF)
- Support resin and membrane lifetime studies, robustness assessments, and process characterization activities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data in alignment with data integrity standards
- Author experimental protocols, reports, and maintain accurate and high-quality electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation
Technical Excellence & Collaboration
- Support implementation of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and platform improvements
- Troubleshoot equipment, materials, and experimental methods to improve robustness and reproducibility
- Maintain a state-of-the-art purification laboratory, ensuring equipment readiness and workflow efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally with upstream, downstream, and other development teams
- Adhere to all safety, training, quality, and compliance requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience with a Master’s degree, or 6+ years with a Bachelor’s degree required
- Hands-on experience with downstream purification techniques, including chromatography and filtration, required
- Experience with tangential flow filtration (TFF) required/preferred
- Experience with AKTA systems and UNICORN software preferred
- Strong experience in experimental execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis required
Education
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related discipline required
Skills
- Strong hands-on laboratory expertise in downstream purification processes
- Solid understanding of biologics purification and process development principles
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Excellent technical writing and documentation practices
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize experimental methods
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Health coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k benefits
About the Company
At Advanced Clinical, our commitment to diversity and inclusion in every part of our organization is crucial to fulfilling our mission and demonstrating our REAL values. Advanced Clinical is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Advanced Clinical complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].