Scientist

Description

100% onsite

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position?

• Experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Experience in protein expression and related protocols such as gel electrophoresis/ western blot.
• BS or MS in Biological Sciences
• BS with 3-5years, or MS with 2-5+ years of relevant laboratory experience

Description

• The Global Protein Sciences group collaborates with drug discovery project teams across Client therapeutic areas including Oncology, Immunology, and Neurology.
• We are seeking a cell culture/expression scientist to actively contribute in medium to pilot-scale protein expression activities in a centralized facility.
• Applicant should be proficient in mammalian (HEK and CHO) expression technologies.
• Familiarity with scale up to Wave Bioreactor would be beneficial.
• Protein purification experience a plus.
• Candidate should be self-motivated and must be able to work independently and also contribute in a team environment.
• Should stay current with applicable internal/external scientific literature and apply new information to successfully complete work assignments.
• Should be able to analyze and report data concisely and rigorously.
• Should possess excellent communication skills and be proficient in presenting in front of groups.
• Must be able to manage several tasks concurrently and be capable of adjusting to rapidly changing experimental priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively in a matrix with project teams and members of the Global Protein Sciences Group to drive innovation and deliver novel therapies to our patients.
• Impact projects through the production and screening of recombinant biopharmaceutical candidates.
• Demonstrate scientific excellence, work ethic, and dedication to team and project goals.

Qualifications:

• BS with 5-7+ years, or MS with 2-5+ years of relevant laboratory experience. The applicant’s degree should be in the Life Sciences such as Biochemistry, Biology or Biomedical Engineering.
• Work history performing transient protein expression of IgG or similar biological molecules in HEK293 or CHO cells.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing SDS-PAGE, Western analysis, ELISA, flow cytometry, and microscopy and interpretation of protein analytical techniques such as SEC, MS, DLS, etc. are desirable
• Experience working with/implementation of automated laboratory workflows and instrumentation