Proteomics Bench Scientist

Description

Rangam is seeking candidates for a Contract role as a Proteomics Bench Scientist with our client Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Seeking candidates in Cambridge,MA, or willing to relocate.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday / First shift flex

 HM Note:

• Preferred PhD candidates
• Must have minimal MA + 5 years exp

Position Summary

• Candidate will be responsible for developing proteomics workflows using advanced high-resolution mass spectrometry techniques.
• Key duties include development and optimization of sample preparation methods from cell lines and other matrices for mass spectrometry analysis and data processing with various bioinformatics tools; collaborative work with colleagues; accurately documenting all activities in an electronic lab notebook (ELN).
• This role requires expertise in LC-MS based proteomics.
• Experience with cell culture and cell manipulation is a plus.

Position Responsibilities

• Applying knowledge of proteomics workflows to develop and implement optimal strategies for the preparation and analysis of cellular samples
• Working collaboratively with experts in the team to advance innovative proteomics strategies
• Employing different bioinformatics tools for data analysis and fitting
• Consistent record keeping using an electronic lab notebook (ELN)

Organizational Relationships

• This hire will interact daily with the managers and 3-4 colleagues in the cross-functional team for method development, laboratory work prioritization, experiment planning and execution. The hire might also work on common assignments with colleagues in a larger bioanalytical group at the same location, as needed.
• The hire will participate in bi-weekly group meetings and other team meetings and discussions, as relevant to their work.

Education And Experience

• M.Sc 5+ years, PhD 0+ years in a relevant scientific field with a documented experience in proteomics and mass-spectrometry

Technical Skills Requirements

Required:

• Advanced knowledge and documented expertise with mass-spectrometry based proteomics approaches: label- or label-free quantification (TMT or DIA)
• Experience with high-resolution mass-spectrometry instruments, such as Orbitraps and timsTOF
• Experience with sample preparation based on enrichment (incl. affinity purification), and universal protein extraction
• Bioinformatics skills relevant for mass-spec data search, statistical analysis and visualization
• Preferable:
• Experience with membrane protein analysis and/or cell surface proteomics
• Knowledge of cell culture techniques and experience conducitng cell-based assays

Physical Position Requirements

• Walking, taking the stairs, standing, sitting as appropriate for a laboratory-based position

• Any Non human Primate work (live or cell lines)
• Biohazardous Agent work (such as menigiditis, staph aureus, Lenti Virus, streph pneumoniae)
• NHP cells or tissues

Sunshine Act

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations.  These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider’s name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure.  Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act.  Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government.  If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

EEO & Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of Rangam Consultants, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. 

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