Want to build gene therapies from the ground up? In this role, you will roll up your sleeves and work directly across both upstream cell culture and downstream purification to produce real AAV vectors in our South San Francisco pilot plant. It is a rare chance to get true end-to-end, hands-on bioreactor and chromatography experience while directly supporting clinical-grade gene therapy programs.
location: South San Francisco, California
job type: Contract
salary: $30.00 - 37.16 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Execute upstream cell culture workflows, including seed train expansion, bioreactor transfections, and product harvest.
- Support downstream purification unit operations, including chromatography, clarification, tangential flow filtration (TFF), and sterile filtration.
- Set up, operate, clean, and maintain production and pilot plant equipment.
- Prepare and maintain digital records and documentation for research-grade AAV production.
- Follow laboratory safety procedures and collaborate on process improvement initiatives.
qualifications:
Required:
- BS in Life Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
- 0-2+ years of experience working in a pharmaceutical/biologics lab or manufacturing environment
- Display understanding of upstream and/or downstream process theory (i.e., Cell Culture, Harvest, Tangential Flow Filtration, Column Chromatography) and equipment operation
- Strong communicator with ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining detailed records and ability to assist in document revisions
- Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Available to work outside of normal business hours and/or overtime as required (occasional weekend work)
- Experience in AAV, cell culture and/or protein purification
- Technical understanding of a biotech manufacturing facility
- Experience with single-use technologies
- Working knowledge of disposable manufacturing methodology such as the use of sterile bags with tubing and tubing welders
- Ability to multi-task, be flexible and to thrive in a fast-paced environment, as well as the capacity to handle uncertainty and changing priorities
skills: MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS-Powerpoint, Chromatography, Protein Purification, Cell Cultures, 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: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
