Associate Scientist I/II (12mo. Contract)

R&D Partners is seeking to hire an Associate Scientist I or II in San Carlos, CA .

The Associate Scientist will assume an important role of development and executing the key analytical methods to support the measurement of titer, impurities and product quality for in-process intermediates.

The successful candidate will support the setup of analytical capabilities within protein process development group, perform the method qualification of in process analytical methods and apply the methods for process characterizations.

This position is for a scientific role which will be mostly lab based. This role will require excellent scientific judgment, independence, precise and consistent data generation and thorough record keeping.

Essential Functions :

• Assist in setting up instrument capabilities to enable the analytical methods development and qualification for protein process characterization.
• Perform protein analysis using HPLC (size exclusion, ion exchange, reversed phase, etc), CE-SDS, PicoGreen, Capillary Western (Jess), A280, mass spectrometry, etc.
• Acquire and interpret data for protein titer, molecule characterization for protein process development studies with precision and accuracy.
• 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.
• Work with lab automation to create high throughput methods leveraging liquid handling and robotic technologies.

Requirements :

• B.S in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 5 + years relevant industry experience; MS with 2 years + industry experience in Pharma / Biotech industry required.
• Must have experience with picogreen and endotoxin testing
• Strong technical understanding in analytical chemistry. Hands on proficiency and with protein analysis using HPLC, CE-SDS, Western blotting, Spectroscopy, etc, are nice to have.
• Perform accurate and reliable data analysis and interpretation of experimental results related to process characterization.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, results and conclusion in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Team player, proactive and willing to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Scientific creativity and curiosity for applying new technologies to complex analytical challenges.

Pay Scale :

$75,000 - $98,000 annually

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.