R & D Scientist

R&D Scientist

Sirius Staffing is hiring an R&D Scientist for a contract opportunity in Temecula, CA. As an integral member of the innovation team, the R&D Scientist provides new product development and scale-up support to advance the organization's R&D mission. This position focuses on drug conjugate synthesis, characterization, assay development, and process scale-up.

Schedule:

On-site, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Develop hands-on expertise in drug conjugate synthesis and characterization.
• Contribute to new drug delivery technology, assay development, and process scale-up to support reproducible and sustainable production methods.
• Maintain technical expertise in formulation characterization and assay development.
• Expand knowledge and experience in immunology and chemical biology.
• Collaborate with the internal innovation team to formulate project concepts.
• Validate technical prototypes and perform routine analytical tasks.
• Analyze experimental results and document all innovation activities.
• Support product launches and post-launch follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with team members and key stakeholders.
• Provide insights into drug discovery and virtual demonstrations.
• Maintain high standards for accuracy while following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and all laboratory safety regulations.

Typical Daily Workflow:

• Plan experiments and laboratory logistics (approximately one hour each morning).
• Perform drug conjugation and other chemical reactions at the laboratory bench.
• Conduct purification processes during the afternoon.
• Characterize conjugates and perform cell studies.
• Experimental cycles typically span one to two weeks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biomaterials, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of professional experience in an R&D environment.
• Expert-level proficiency with HPLC.
• Experience with: cell culture, cell and biochemical assays, flow cytometry, dynamic light scattering (DLS), western blot.
• Ability to validate technical prototypes and perform routine analytical tasks/testing.
• Knowledge of drug conjugate synthesis, characterization, immunology, and chemical biology.
• Strong collaboration skills in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills to present findings and coordinate experimental cycles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with peptide/protein characterization and bioassays.
• Experience with peptide/protein chemistry and nano formulation development.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.