Associate Scientist

Job Details

Mass spectrometry scientist and analytical protein chemist with a consistent track record in biopharmaceutical protein support, scientific eminence and leadership and mentoring skills.

Target PR Range: 22-32/hr DOE

In this vital role you will be part of the BEAM group providing scientific and technical expertise to support early discovery research through to later stage molecule optimization and late-stage selection pipeline of drug candidates. This position is an exciting opportunity to unlock the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics.

• Experience using analytical characterization techniques such as RPLC-MS for intact protein, reduced and subunit protein mass analysis.
• Experience using high-throughput MS like Rapidfire-MS is a plus.
• Experience with protein digestion and RPLC-MS/MS to map and characterize post translational modifications such as deamidation, isomerization and oxidation and associated data processing would be a plus.
• Experience generating, processing and using large LC-MS analytical data sets.
• Experience with both ESI and MALDI techniques would be useful.
• Communicate (verbal and in written) scientific concepts and results.
• Work independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines.
• Follow protocols and procedures, maintain accurate records in an electronic lab notebook.

• Masters degree and 2 years of biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Or Bachelors degree and 4 years of biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent.

• Masters degree and 2 years of biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent.
• Knowledge of multiple mass spectrometric (Mass Hunter, XCalibur, Mass Lynx) chromatographic (Chem Station, Chromeleon) control software is preferred. Knowledge of Protein Metrics data processing software is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical processing of data, including related software such as, but not limited to Excel, Spotfire or JMP is preferred.

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