Associate Scientist will perform analytical assays and characterization testing for in-process intermediates and drug substances. Responsibilities include routine in-house testing, buffer preparation, sample analysis, data reporting, instrument purchase, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, lab safety. This position is a 6 month contract and has the potential to get extended and/or converted.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform routine in-house assays and buffer preparations to analyze and characterize our in process intermediates and drug substances, which consist of protein, polysaccharides, and protein- polysaccharide conjugates. Assays include: HPLC-SEC, RP-HPLC, SEC-MALS.
- GCMS or HPAEC-PAD SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, microplate assays, both colorimetric (BCA, Anthrone, PicoGreen) and enzyme-based assays (ELISA/MSD), DSF, CE-SDS, and CE-IEF.
- Responsible for routine instrument maintenance (HPLC, SEC-MAL, GCMS, HPEAC-PAD) and troubleshooting.
- Assist in the development of new analytical assays and methods.
- Troubleshoot various issues during analytical method development and routine sample testing.
- Complete any assigned tasks and report data promptly and in high quality.
- Keep accurate and detailed records of experiments in laboratory notebooks and Benchling entries.
- Summarize data and communicate to cross-functional teams timely and clearly.
- Work within a collaborative team environment and support further team objectives.
- Support daily lab operations, sample inventory, and sample shipment.
Qualifications
- BS in chemistry, analytical chemistry preferred and organic / biochemistry considered with 2+ years of relevant industry experience or an MS with 1+ year experience.
- Direct experience operating Agilent HPLC using OpenLab/ Chemstation software and/or Waters UPLC and Empower software for data acquisition and analysis.
- Broad hands-on experience with chemical and biological assays such as colorimetric/ fluorometric microplate assays, HPLC, CE, UV-Vis, ELISA, and LC-MS.
- Experience with mass spectrometry, GCMS, or HPAEC-PAD is highly desired.
- Understand basic principles of analytical method development/ validation/ qualification concepts.
Pay
Why Choose R&D Partners?
As an employee, you have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical insurance, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Pay
- Holiday Pay
- 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.