Engineering Jobs in Nicasio California

Are you an experienced Sr Research Associate with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Sr Research Associate to work in Novato, CA.

Position Summary: The selected candidate will work in the Separations and Biophysical Assays team within the Analytical Sciences group to assist in the advancement of clients' therapeutics for clinical evaluation and potential commercialisation. The candidate will be responsible for method development (separations), provide routine testing and characterization support to partner groups to help with early candidate selection, process development, and drug substance and drug product process characterization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with biologics including but not limited to proteins, peptides, protein-conjugates, enzymes, biologics with a focus on method development and in-depth characterization. The ideal candidate will be able to perform quality work under limited supervision, apply problem solving techniques to maintain accurate results, promote improvements, and assure a safe, stable, on-target operation within the laboratory. The selected candidate should possess excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills and be a self-starter willing to work efficiently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. This role is primarily a laboratory position; contact with chemicals is part of the job. The role is fully onsite (5 days a week, 8-hour days) with occasional evening or weekend work required. The employee will be trained to use common lab equipment and minimize exposure to hazards. Desktop or laptop computer work is also a major component of the job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may frequently be required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, knee crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities in this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Primary responsibility is to support the Separations and Biophysics group within Analytical Sciences
• Be a hands-on presence in the laboratory, supporting biophysical/ biochemical assay development and qualification using HPLC and CE (must have) for various modalities (preferably biologics). LC-MS (high-res) experience is also desirable.
• Provide routine analytical characterization & testing support to partner groups including Upstream and Downstream PD, Formulations, and Research & Early Development (RED).
• Document experimental results in the company electronic lab notebook (Benchling), author procedures, and contribute to technical documentation (test methods, development reports).
• Actively participate in the operational aspects of the laboratory by conducting safety inspections, lab organization, ordering supplies, and performing routine equipment maintenance.
• Present scientific literature and results from ongoing studies at group meetings and other discussion forums at the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field with 6+ years of experience in a Biologics or Pharmaceutical environment.
• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field with 4+ years of experience in a Biologics or Pharmaceutical environment.
• Hands-on experience in the biotechnology industry or academic setting with a broad range of analytical techniques focused on analytical testing and characterization for proteins, peptides, and protein-conjugates is required.
• Experience with biochemical characterization methods is required:
• SEC, SCX, RP-HPLC experience is a must (Agilent/Waters/Thermo LC instruments)
• Capillary Electrophoresis (PA800 or BioPhase8800) based methods (SDS for size separation, glycan profiling)
• cIEF (Maurice) experience is highly desirable
• LC-MS (Orbitrap/QToF/QQQ) method development experience also desirable
• Technical understanding of all aspects of analytical testing, phase appropriate regulatory requirements, method qualifications, and method transfers.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot issues, ideate, and develop insights into technical challenges and propose solutions to solve them.
• Demonstrates attention-to-detail and "right-the-first time' approach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information. Be able to present data/ideas to functional and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence others effectively and develop collaborative relationships with partner teams.
• Familiar with use of statistical software, electronic document management, and laboratory information management.
• Ability to effectively analyze complex problems and present results effectively within and beyond the department
• Ability to flexibly adapt to changing business needs and meet timelines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.

Preferred:

• Experience in method development, qualification, and transfer to/from other laboratories, such as development and quality control.
• Knowledge of biopharmaceutical process development is a plus.
• Experience with automation is a plus.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment.
• Good understanding of root cause analysis methodology.

Laboratory Operations Specialist

6-month Contract

Hybrid in Novato, CA

Must be able to work on a W2

The Senior Specialist, Laboratory Operations, coordinates and supports multiple laboratories within one or more departments. This could include ownership/responsibilities over any associated warehouse areas, performing glassware washing and media/buffer prep.

• Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and can perform troubleshooting and problem solving. Customer base is within the labs supported. Highly customer service oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists
• Responsible for cross-functional execution of processes such as equipment installation working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement. Oversees inventory management such as purchasing, maintaining, storing, and allocating lab equipment and supplies.
• Can provide direction to peers, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps manager with assignments or projects when needed.
• Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
• Can perform troubleshooting and basic problem-solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Proposes process improvements.

Are you an experienced Laboratory Operations Senior Specialist or Manager with a desire to excel? If so, then TALENT Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Laboratory Operations Senior Specialist or Manager to work at their company in Novato, CA.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Client is the world leader in delivering therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with serious and life-threatening rare genetic diseases. We target diseases that lack effective therapies and affect relatively small numbers of patients, many of whom are children. These conditions are often inherited, difficult to diagnose, progressively debilitating and have few, if any, treatment options. Client will continue to focus on advancing therapies that are the first or best of their kind. The client's Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain the client's cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinate the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients. Come join our team and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

• The Senior Specialist, Laboratory Operations, coordinates and supports multiple laboratories within one or more departments. This could include ownership/responsibilities over any associated warehouse areas, performing glassware washing and media/buffer prep.
• Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and can perform troubleshooting and problem-solving. The customer base is within the labs supported. Highly customer service-oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists
• Responsible for cross-functional execution of processes such as equipment installation, working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement. Oversees inventory management such as purchasing, maintaining, storing, and allocating lab equipment and supplies.
• Can provide direction to peers, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps the manager with assignments or projects when needed.
• Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
• Can perform troubleshooting and basic problem-solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Proposes process improvements.

Qualifications:

The Manager, Laboratory Operations, manages and supports one or more laboratories. Manages significant portions of operations across the department, such as freezer alarm management and thaw program. Recognised subject matter expert in the department and has an impact across department operations.

• Experienced and works independently to manage day-to-day operations and customer base is across multiple labs supported within the department. Highly customer service-oriented and has a track record of anticipating the needs of all customers, including bench scientists.
• Responsible for cross-functional execution of processes such as equipment installation, working with engineering, facilities, suppliers and procurement.
• Can provide direction to peers and develop proposals for management, if needed. Completes assignments in a timely fashion and helps the manager with assignments or projects when needed.
• Ability to work on issues with a complex and diverse scope in a matrixed organization.
• Can perform troubleshooting and complex problem-solving. Can effectively reach a solution for most problems. Leads process improvements.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.