Senior Associate Engineer, Downstream

CK Science seeks an Associate Engineer/Senior Associate Engineer, Downstream who brings enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, scientific rigor, and a desire to help drive novel cancer immunotherapy programs. The candidate must be independent, goal-oriented, flexible, and able to work efficiently across multiple projects. We are searching for enthusiastic, and innovative individuals with a deep scientific interest in cancer immunotherapy, who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Location: Waltham, MA

Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute robust, scalable processes for the novel antibody platforms ranging from purification, filtration, and analytical characterization.
• Design and improve processes related to recovery, scalability and purity, prepare technical reports, SOPs, internal and external presentations.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new and existing technologies to improve process efficiency, control, and understanding.
• Ensure effective, high-quality, timely and appropriate documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Effectively maintain good communication and collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and external partners for successful execution/completion of projects.
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and equipment as needed to support experiments.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:
• BS or MS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent related fields with 2+ years relevant industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience in protein purification techniques such as filtration, chromatography, TFF, UF/DF, AKTA, UNICORN and HPLC systems. Experience with different modes of chromatography is desirable.
• Knowledge and skills in biochemical characterization of proteins including analytical and biophysical techniques.
• The candidate should be self-motivated, accountable, inquisitive, and have excellent organization and communication skills.

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Right to work in the US is essential. Full job description available upon request. Please quote job reference 53319 in all correspondence.