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Process Development Associate

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, California, Thousand Oaks
Apr 27, 2026
Job Title: Process Development Associate Duration: 12 Months Location: 91320, Thousand Oaks, CA Possible Extension: Yes 100% Onsite Thousand Oaks M-F 8am-5pm Must be able to sit on-site, shifts may be flexible WEEKEND work requirement (1-2 weekend days a month max for a about 3-4 hours total) Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends (infrequent late nights up to 8:00 PM). The ideal candidate is a recent Bachelor's or Master's graduate in a life sciences field with hands-on laboratory experience, particularly in mammalian cell culture and/or protein purification techniques. Success in this role requires someone who is eager to learn, highly trainable, and motivated to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced team environment. Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as is the ability to confidently discuss past lab experience in interviews. Job Description Work in a team environment to contribute to drug substance process development. Contribute to technology development projects to seek continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency. Execute mammalian cell culture experiments at different scales in shake flasks, culture bags and bioreactors. Execute purification experiments, mainly filtration, chromatography and UFDF, at different scales. Program automation for process equipment including benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling systems. Execute process/equipment troubleshooting. Design experiments and analyze the data using visualization and analytics software. Document experimental data in lab notebooks. Communicate findings through reports and presentations. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree OR Associates degree and 2 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 4 years of experience Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets: Relevant hands-on lab experience in cell culture or protein purification. Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Experience with data analysis tools Day to Day Responsibilities: Execute mammalian cell culture experiments at different scales in shake flasks, culture bags and bioreactors. Execute purification experiments, mainly filtration, chromatography and UFDF, at different scales. Program automation for process equipment including benchtop bioreactors, chromatography systems, and robotic liquid handling systems Execute process/equipment troubleshooting. Design experiments and analyze the data using visualization and analytics software. Document experimental data in lab notebooks. Communicate findings through reports and presentations. Red Flags: Lack of lab-based experience in academia or industry Lack of experience in data visualization and analysis Lack of evening and weekend availability Interview Process: Video call with hiring manager and panel interviews. (2 interviews)