Scientist ; Analytical Science

Responsibilities

• Execute lab work at a high level for new therapeutic modalities (e.g., peptides, oligonucleotides, virus, antibodies, non-viral delivery systems, etc.).
• Lead in implementing experimental studies to build product and process knowledge.
• Initiate and complete routine laboratory procedures in an independent and efficient manner; troubleshoot equipment and experiments effectively and solve scientific problems independently; operate lab equipment and be responsible for maintenance.
• Design and execute non-routine experiments with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking, and other tasks as determined appropriate.
• Independently present scientific findings in project team or department meetings.
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams/initiatives.
• Independently write protocols, SOPs, technical reports in accordance with company policies.
• Independently apply basic scientific principles and technology, perform literature searches, and keep abreast of relevant literature.
• Collect, treat, and report data with a high level of integrity and ethics; effectively communicate work orally and in writing; write protocols, procedures, and technical documents; provide input to others for scientific reports.
• Understand appropriate regulations and legal requirements as well as client policies and procedures; apply knowledge to ensure safe and compliant practices, manage risk, and maximize opportunities for projects to succeed.
• Experience with wet chemistry preparation methods (buffers, mobile phases, multi-component formulation preparation).
• Experience with traditional chromatography methods such as all modes of HPLC, Field Flow Fractionation (FFF/AF4), SEC, etc.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, interpret, and report technical data.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with NMR spectroscopy analysis is a plus.
• Experience with sub-micron particle sizing methodologies such as DLS or Flow Cam is a plus.
• Experience with fluorescent labelling, microscopy and/or image analysis is a plus.
• Experience with biophysical testing (DNA/RNA isolation, electrophoresis, PCR, etc.) is a plus.

Not open to PhD candidates.

Master’s Degree with 1+ years experience in a related field or Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years experience in a related field.