Associate Scientist: Protein Characterization

Associate Scientist: Protein Characterization - Contract - New Haven, CT

Proclinical is seeking a dedicated and innovative Associate Scientist with a focus on protein characterization.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be involved in designing and executing studies for clinical drug candidates and commercial products. This role requires a balance of independent work and team collaboration, with a focus on prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.

Skills & Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Solid understanding of protein stability, thermodynamics, and mechanism of protein degradation.
• Experience with H/UPLC's, imaged capillary electrophoresis (iCE/Maurice), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX), Micro-flow imaging (MFI), light obscuration (LO), DLS, NanoTemper and DSC is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic record keeping software and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation will be a plus.
• Ability to take initiative in problem-solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with biophysical and analytical testing.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

The Associate Scientist's responsibilities will be:

• Design and execute development studies for clinical drug candidates and commercial products, focusing on protein drug conformational and colloidal stability.
• Execute drug development studies including physicochemical characterization, particulate testing, and stability studies.
• Assist in the preparation of internal technical reports on executed studies.
• Participate in cross-functional development teams.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Shannon Briggs at s.briggs@proclinical.com.

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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