Associate Scientist II (Endotoxin Testing)

Biotechnology company is hiring an Associate Scientist II to join the Product Development team. You will perform analytical methods to support the measurement of titer, impurities, and product quality for in-process intermediates.

This is a lab-based role and requires excellent scientific judgment, independence, precise and consistent data generation and thorough record keeping.

This is a 12-month contract to start.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up instrument capabilities to enable the analytical method development and qualification for protein process characterization.
• Perform protein analysis using HPLC (size exclusion, ion exchange, reversed phase), CE-SDS, PicoGreen, Capillary Western (Jess), A280, mass spectrometry.
• Acquire and interpret data for protein titer, molecule characterization for protein process development studies.
• Maintain good documentation practices for recording experimental plans and results in electronic lab notebook and associated reports.
• Assist in troubleshooting of instrumentation and test methods.
• Able to work well independently and in a team setting on assigned tasks, such as method development and sample testing.
• Participate in group meetings, present results of work, interpret data, and report results.
• Work with lab automation to create high throughput methods leveraging liquid handling and robotic technologies.
• Work in collaboration with other scientists / SME to design experiments and advance more powerful analytical techniques.

Qualifications

• B.S in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry with 5 + years relevant industry experience; MS with 2 years + industry experience in Pharma / Biotech industry required.
• Strong technical understanding in analytical chemistry. Hands on proficiency with protein analysis using HPLC, CE-SDS, Western blotting, Spectroscopy, Endotoxin Testing, PicoGreen.
• Perform accurate and reliable data analysis and interpretation of experimental results related to process characterization.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, results and conclusion in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Scientific creativity and curiosity for applying new technologies to complex analytical challenges.

Salary

$74,880 - $97,760

Why Choose R&D Partners?

As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Medical insurance PPO, HMO & HSA
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability
• Weekly payroll
• Expense reimbursement
• Online timecard approval

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering.

We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.