ECO Process Development Research Associate II/III bei Codexis Inc
Codexis Inc · Redwood City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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Codexis, a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, CA, is looking to hire a ECO Process Development Research Associate II/III.
Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes and other classes of proteins. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO Synthesis™ platform to enable the scaled manufacture of RNAi therapeutics through an enzymatic route. Codexis enzymes can drive improvements, such as higher yields, reduced energy usage and waste generation, improve efficiency in manufacturing and greater sensitivity in genomic and diagnostic applications.
To meet the goals we’ve set for ourselves, we look for individuals who are driven, eager to grow and ready to embrace meaningful challenges. We empower employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact.
Come join us on this journey to transform the enzyme engineering landscape for the betterment of human health.
About the Opportunity The Process Development Research Associate I will join the Process Development group which is part of the TechOps department. Successful candidates will be a part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team responsible for development, scale up and tech transfer of the ECO Synthesis™ platform. The individual will be working with a high performing team with day-to-day laboratory workflows and operations to help with design, optimization, and analysis of ECO Synthesis™ technology. The position is an on-site role located at our Redwood City facility full time.
If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!
- Possess a passion for being part of the therapeutic community helping bring cutting edge treatments to patients in need.
- Enjoys collaboration across different functional groups to get a holistic understanding of process development along with aligning data with internal stakeholders.
- Enjoys problem solving by implementing engineering and analytical solutions.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Assist in the development and optimization of advanced analytical workflows, focusing on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of post-synthesis tangential flow filtration methods to ensure product quality.
- Follow established protocols and procedures to conduct experiments, maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Chemistry with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree.
- Basic understanding of laboratory techniques.
- Experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols with supervision.
Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
CODEXIS PAY TRANSPARENCY: The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Redwood City is $36.00 to $45.65/hour for an II and $89,000 to $121,000 for a III. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Codexis is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
What can Codexis offer you?
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with Company Match up to 4%
- Company Equity
- Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
- Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
- Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
- Mental Health Wellness Program
- Subsidized onsite lunch program
- Onsite Gym Facilities
- Paid Parental Leave
- And More!
