senior associate scientist- first shift. + bothell , washington + posted 6 days ago **job details** summary + $45.77 - $49.30 per hour + contract + bachelor degree + category life, physical, and social science occupations + reference49264 job details job summary: The Downstream Process Development group in Bioprocess R&D is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist contractor to support development and optimization of recovery and purification processes for recombinant proteins and biological macromolecules for early- and late-phase clinical trials. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to designing and executing bench-scale development and characterization studies with proper documentation, analyzing and interpreting results, and authoring technical reports. This position interacts and collaborates with fellow scientists within Downstream PD and across Pharmaceutical Sciences. location: Bothell, Washington job type: Contract salary: $45.77 - 49.30 per hour work hours: 8 to 4 education: Bachelors responsibilities: - Design and execute bench-scale chromatography and filtration development and characterization studies - Support process development for new molecules from platform process fit assessment through IND submissions - Transfer manufacturing processes to internal and/or external manufacturing facilities - Author technical reports and make presentations to scientists and management ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: - Work with fellow Bioprocess, Analytical and Pharmaceutical R&D scientists across multiple sites qualifications: Education & Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Minimum Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience or Masters degree with 0-2 years of relevant experience TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: - Relevant experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting, preferably with preparative or analytical chromatography, filtration and other techniques - Experience using AKTA and Unicorn software - Experience with experimental design and interpretation of results PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS: - Work is primarily performed at the laboratory bench and at an office desk using a computer. Required Skills: - Relevant experience in laboratory or manufacturing setting - Experimental design and interpretation of results Nice-to-Have: - AKTA FPLC and Unicorn software skills: GLP (Good Laboratory Practice), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.