R&D Scientist - Conjugate Chemistry

Location: Temecula, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $47.00 $ 50.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

As an integral part of an innovation team, the R&D Scientist provides much-needed new product development and scale-up capacity for the realization of the R&D mission. Under the supervision of a Sr. Scientist or R&D leaders, the scientist will contribute to new drug delivery technology and assay development and scale-up for reproducible and sustainable production methods and procedures. The scientist is expected to set a high-quality standard for accuracy, in following good laboratory practices, and in complying with all safety regulations.

This role is primary laboratory-based, focusing on drug conjugate synthesis and characterization within an R&D environment.

Daily Operational Workflow

• Morning Planning:
  Dedicate approximately 1 hour to planning experiments and laboratory logistics.
• Execution Phase:
  Perform conjugation and various chemical reactions at the bench.
• Afternoon Phase:
  Focus on purification processes.
• Follow-up & Characterization:
  Analyze conjugates and perform cell studies. This cycle typically spans a 1 2 week period.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop hands-on skills and expertise in drug conjugate synthesis and characterization
• Maintain knowledge & expertise in technical areas of formulation characterization and assay development
• Expand experiences in immunology and chemical biology
• Engage with the internal innovation team in formulating project concepts
• Validate technical prototypes
• Perform result analysis
• Document all the innovation work
• Support product launch and post-launch follow-ups
• Collaborate with group members and stakeholders
• Lend insights into drug discovery and virtual demos

• HPLC: Expert-level proficiency is essential
• Laboratory Techniques: Cell Culture, Cell and biochemical assays, flow cytometry, DLS, Western blot
• Prototypes: Ability to validate technical prototypes and perform routine analytical tasks
• Specialized Knowledge: Drug conjugate synthesis, characterization, immunology, and chemical biology
• High level of collaboration within a team environment
• Strong communication skills to articulate findings and coordinate experimental cycles

• Experience in peptide/protein characterization and bioassay is preferred
• Experience with peptide/protein chemistry and nanoformulation development is a plus
• Experience in chemical biology with reasonable knowledge in immunology is a plus

• PhD in Biomaterials, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline (required)

• 2 3 years of professional experience in an R&D setting
• Profile: A scientist with a strong focus on bench-work and hands-on laboratory execution

• On-site, 100% laboratory work

• Interview Process: 30-minute virtual interview to start, then on-site panel interview

This client is a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the prevention and treatment of global diseases, operating as one of the world's largest and most influential organizations in the sector. With annual revenues exceeding $65 billion and approximately 75,000 employees worldwide, the company's portfolio spans oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, cardiometabolic health, immunology, neuroscience, and ophthalmology across every continent. Recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and ranked 15th globally among top biotech and pharmaceutical employers by Science Magazine, this organization employs professionals across research and development, manufacturing, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, commercial strategy, and corporate functions.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-09830

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