Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry or related area (or equivalent training) with 5+ years’ experience or Master’s degree and 3+ years’ experience
• Experience in plate-based analytical techniques are preferred
• Good oral presentation and technical writing skills
• Able to record (accurately, clearly, and consistently) information, facts, and measurements that are required by cGMP, GLP, GCP, and/or by co-workers to understand situations and to perform their assignments
• Understanding of biotherapeutic regulatory requirements and expectations
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Regularly exercises technical discretion in the execution and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project goals. Techniques to applied may include HPLC, SDS-CGE, IEF, Fluorescence, biophysical characterization techniques on proteins, and/or other techniques to monitor physical and chemical stability of proteins.
• Makes detailed observations and carries out elementary data analysis.
• Understands experiments and conducts troubleshooting analysis.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of instrumentation.
• Notebook upkeep and writing skills.
• Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature; maintains professional expertise through familiarity with scientific literature.
• Assures proper labeling, handling, and storage of all chemicals used in the area; assures proper labeling and disposition of hazardous waste in satellite areas; adheres to all safety requirements and follows safe procedures, and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other essential tasks as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in plate-based analytical techniques are preferred