Sr. Associate

Sr. AssociateThousand Oaks, CA (Onsite)1 Year Initial ContractPay: $26/hrJob Details: To perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision. With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data and/or Ensures that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations. Responsibilities include:? Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision? Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data? Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review? Engages coworkers in scientific discussions? Communicates data and interpretation to work group? Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data? Skilled and/or knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques? Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties ? Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents? Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees? May train staff and/or supervise others? Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task? Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgmentsDay to Day Responsibilities:Lab-based position. Responsible for sample analysis with a variety of analytical techniques (LC, CE, particle analysis, compendial methods). Responsible for supporting the timely execution of process related experiments to enable tech transfers to manufacturing sites. Candidate will be required to document study/analysis execution and interpret/present results and conclusions. Participate in team/group meetings.Requirements:Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry or related fieldExperience in a Biopharmaceutical working environmentExperience with typical bio characterization techniques such as liquid chromatography techniques, capillary electrophoresis including troubleshooting strongly preferred.Good interpersonal skills, the candidate will be working in a very team-focused environment. Familiarity/experience with biologic process development.