Associate Scientist, Biochemistry

Maravai Life Sciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.

At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity.

Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.

Maravai Life Sciences is seeking a #Miracle Maker to join our Custom Development team as an Associate Scientist, Biochemistry. The Associate Scientist is responsible for lab bench sample preparation, chromatography, large format 2D-electrophoresis, spot counting, LC-MS, data analysis, and report writing and review. Demonstrated working knowledge of lab-based research, method development, testing, custom services life science or pharmaceutical industrial application is preferred.

The Senior Lab Technician will execute protocols under the direct supervision of the Director.

• Receive, label, store, and report customer samples.
• Perform chromatography of customer samples via FPLC and 2D-PAGE.
• Analyze 2D-PAGE data with spot counting software and write reports.
• Author SOPs and develop new data analysis tools.
• Maintain lab instruments and consumable steady state levels.
• Maintain sample inventory and defrost refrigerators and freezers.
• Dispose of hazardous chemicals in compliance with EHS.
• Place purchase orders via ERP software.
• Record data in lab notebooks and data binders.
• Present data at lab meetings.
• Perform buffer exchange and sample concentrations.
• Develop and optimize workflows.
• Prepare LC solvents in scheduled intervals.
• Perform Mass Spectrometer calibrations.
• Perform Proteomics sample preparation for Mass Spectrometry projects.
• Prepare Mass Spectrometry operation standards and assess control performance against acceptance criteria.
• Perform other functions and duties as required.

• Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or similar Life Science
• BS and 2 years of experience
• AS and 4 years of experience
• Experience documenting work in laboratory notebooks; GLP/GDP experience a plus.
• Experience running FPLC, HPLC, UHPLC, or LC-MS
• Executing protocols and analyzing data a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
  PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.

#LI-Onsite

• You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
• You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
• We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
• Fertility & family planning assistance.
• A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.

Maravai Life Sciences is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.