Process Development Associate

Actalent • Thousand Oaks, CA • 18h ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Process Development Associate to join our team in Thousand Oaks, CA. This on-site role involves working collaboratively within the Pre-Pivotal Drug Substance Technologies organization to develop, characterize, and support clinical drug substance manufacturing processes for early-stage programs. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic pipeline of diverse modalities.

Responsibilities

Support the development, characterization, scale-up, and support of upstream and downstream processes for clinical advancement.

Design and execute bench-scale experiments covering end-to-end drug substance processes, including cell culture and purification operations.

Apply established platform approaches and utilize problem-solving skills to address experimental challenges.

Contribute to technology development, including process automation, through innovative thinking.

Expand and develop skills in both cell culture and purification to further contribute to the integrated group.

Essential Skills

At least one year of lab experience working on similar projects.

Ability to identify, develop, and implement solutions to practical problems using scientific and engineering principles.

Basic understanding of protein chromatography, filtration, or cell culture principles.

Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and/or purification operations.

Work Environment

This position is based entirely on-site in Thousand Oaks, CA. The role is part of an integrated bioprocess development group where cell culture and purification scientists collaborate closely. The work environment is rich, exciting, and dynamic, providing opportunities to engage in innovative projects and contribute to a diverse range of scientific modalities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Thousand Oaks, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Thousand Oaks,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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