Job Description

Senior Research Associate

7-month Contract

Onsite in Novato, CA

Must be able to work on a W2

Requirements

• Support the Separations and Biophysics group within the Analytical Sciences function.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work supporting biophysical and biochemical assay development and qualification using HPLC and Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) for various modalities, preferably biologics.
• Support analytical characterization and routine testing for partner groups including Upstream and Downstream Process Development, Formulation, and Research and Early Development teams.
• Document experimental results in an electronic lab notebook system and contribute to technical documentation including procedures, test methods, and development reports.
• Participate in operational laboratory activities including safety inspections, lab organization, supply ordering, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Present scientific literature and experimental results during group meetings and internal discussion forums.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 6+ years of experience in a biologics or pharmaceutical environment, or
• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in a biologics or pharmaceutical environment.

Technical Experience

• Hands-on experience with analytical testing and characterization techniques for proteins, peptides, and protein-conjugates in either a biotechnology industry or academic setting.
• Experience with biochemical characterization methods including:
• SEC, SCX, and RP-HPLC using Agilent, Waters, or Thermo LC instruments.
• Capillary Electrophoresis methods such as SDS-based size separation and glycan profiling using systems such as PA800 or BioPhase8800.
• Experience with cIEF systems such as Maurice is highly desirable.
• LC-MS method development experience (Orbitrap, QToF, or QQQ) is desirable.
• Understanding of analytical testing processes, regulatory considerations, method qualification, and method transfer.
• Experience with statistical software, electronic document management systems, and laboratory information management systems.

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