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Associate Scientist (Downstream Process Development)

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Seattle, WA (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: Associate Scientist (Downstream Process Development)
Location: Seattle, WA 98109
Duration: 12 Months
+

Pay Rate: $58.91/hr. On W2
100% Onsite!
Work Schedule- Mon - Fri; Standard Business Hours!


Job Description:
  • The primary focus of this Associate Scientist will be to support downstream process development and characterization of early and late-stage viral vectors (lentiviral vectors and/or adeno-associated viruses).
  • This position will be providing technical subject matter expertise with internal and/or external development and manufacturing collaborators for activities including tech transfer, process characterization, and pre-clinical or clinical process lifecycle management.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, execute, and troubleshoot downstream development experiments supporting next-generation lentiviral vector production
  • Identify, onboard, and develop Client downstream technologies in collaboration with internal and external partners
  • Provide experimental design and executional support to team members
  • Support cross-functional development efforts e.g. downstream process development, high-throughput process development
  • Perform hands-on experimental work in the early-phase development and optimization of primarily downstream (clarification, chromatography, tangential and normal flow filtration) unit operations for viral vector production
  • Work independently and within teams to design, execute, and analyze experiments
  • Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation
  • Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy
  • Author technical reports and study memos
 
Basic Qualifications:
  • B.S. with 2+ years of experience or M.S. with 0-2 years of hands-on downstream experience
  • Experience with Akta Avant chromatography systems and Unicorn software
  • Experience with automated and semi-automated filtration systems (Pendotech, Repligen KR2i, Ambr Crossflow, etc)
  • Hands-on process development experience
  • Independently motivated with ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and coordinate activities within a team
  • Ability to design experiments with design of experiment (DOE) approaches, perform experiments, and interpret the results using statistical software (ex. JMP).
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field
  • Experience in the development of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-), including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing
  • Experience with single-use technologies
 
Additional Job Requirements:
  • Position Handles Hazardous Materials.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Job Type

Information Technology

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

08/13/2025

Job ID

25-55439

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