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Job Title: Associate Research Scientist

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $55.00 - 65.50/hr

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Responsibilities

• Execute and troubleshoot process development experiments supporting LNP production and purification.

• Assist in the design of experiments and interpretation of data relating to LNP production and purification.

• Manage the flow of samples and data and perform analyses.

• Optimize workflows for assessing new modes of production and purification.

• Support research-to-development transition endeavors, including early-stage/pipeline molecular assessment activities.

• Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• 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.

  Requirements

  Basic Qualifications:

• STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will ultimately be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset

• Demonstrated and extensive experience with TFF and sterile filtration of biological molecules

• Experience with JMP for DoE design and analyses

• Independently motivated with ability to work in teams

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing.

• Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems

• Desire to identify and advance the cutting edge

• Possess a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with production and purification of LNPs or molecule of similar nature.

• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field

• Experience with handling of nucleic acids

• Experience with LNP characterization techniques (HPLC, DLS, MALs, NTA, etc.)

• Experience downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)

• Experience with development of continuous processes and implementation process-analytical technologies (PATs)

• Experience with microfluidic technologies

• Experience in the development of other gene delivery or editing materials (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-, RNPs, Cas, mRNA, etc.)

  Benefits

  System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.