Associate Scientist / Scientist

*This candidate must have ATPS experience*

Are you looking to join a novel pharmaceutical company that is looking for an Associate Scientist to join their growing team?

Job Overview

The Associate Scientist/Scientist will join a team that uses the company’s proprietary technology, to develop an innovative class of diagnostic tests for a variety of human diseases and indications and will perform analytical procedures including testing of specimens and/or blood products supporting the research, development, and commercialization of current and future diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Apply technology for detection of changes in proteins structure, modifications, and interactions using partitioning in Aqueous Two-Phase Systems (ATPS)
• Run existing assays, develop, and prepare new assays for early detection of cancer and other diseases applying the company’s proprietary technology,
• Collaborate with other R&D team members to design experiments and determine protocols
• Perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for experimental studies
• Design and conduct tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Adhere to all applicable good laboratory practices and standard operating procedures
• Maintain records of studies in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and adhere to applicable archiving policies
• Accumulate data from analyses and prepare charts, graphs, statistical tables for presentation to supervisor for final analysis
• Plan, organize, perform, and monitor daily project activities
• Manage and update lab supplies, chemicals, and equipment inventory records and order supplies and equipment as required
• Perform routine maintenance and laboratory upkeep
• Prepare reagents stock solutions
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering, or a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university, with at least two years of experience in a lab environment
• Proven experience to plan experiments independently with minimal guidance/direction is preferred
• Experience with analytical applications of partitioning in ATPS
• Experience with protein quantification and development of analytical assays preferred
• Firm understanding of research methods, protocols, procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Analytical chemistry experience with protein separation and purification, HPLC is preferred
• Experience with operating liquid handling robots (Hamilton, Tecan, etc.) is preferred
• Ability to analyze and evaluate empirical data and develop graphical and/or written interpretations and conclusions
• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Proficient computer skills especially with Microsoft Office applications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Works well in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively