Research Associate II

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $59,000 - $64,000

About Inventprise

At Inventprise, developing innovative and widely available vaccines is in our DNA. By producing targeted vaccines for populations worldwide, we're addressing global health inequalities and empowering people to live healthy livesno matter where they live. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, our goal is to deliver affordable, effective vaccines at large-scale to Low and Middle Income Countries, as well as populations in the U.S. and around the world. Inventprise is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are inspired to do their best work. Were proud to have some of the worlds most qualified industry scientists, researchers, and manufacturing professionals on our team, and strive to create a vibrant, dynamic presence in the Washington State Life Sciences environment.

What the Role Offers :

The Research Associate II will be responsible for supporting both routine production and process development activities in the R&D department. The role involves hands-on laboratory work in microbial fermentation, biomolecule purification, conjugation, and analytical characterization, with strict adherence to cGMP and safety standards. The Research Associate II will also ensure accurate documentation, analyze and present data, and contribute to cross-functional projects.

What You Need to Succeed :

• Perform microbial fermentation operations including bioreactor setup, sterilization, inoculation, sampling, and in-process testing.
• Apply biomolecule purification approaches involving polysaccharides, proteins, and conjugates using unit operations such as Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) and chromatography techniques.
• Conduct biomolecule conjugation using different chemistries and support analytical characterization aspects.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC-MALS, HPAEC-PAD, SEC-HPLC, KTA systems, Tangential Flow Filtration units, lyophilizers, and bioreactors.
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks and ensure thorough documentation of all experimental and production activities to meet internal quality standards.
• Document experiments and manufacturing lots in compliance with cGMP requirements.
• Comply with all lab safety requirements and procedures as per cGMP standards.
• Analyze and present data in functional or cross-functional meetings.
• Perform equipment set-up, sterilization, daily operation, sampling, and in-process analytical testing.

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Our People-First Philosophy

At Inventprise, youll be part of a world-class team working on innovative vaccines and technologies that have global impact. Our people are an integral part of our strategy, allowing us to grow as a company and improve our performance year-over-year.

Our company was built on the belief that by working together, we have the ability to make the world a better place and improve lives. We have a growth mindset and are constantly looking for ways to enhance our contributions to improve global health. We believe that when we support each other and set high standards, we are able to do our best work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inventprise is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.