Chemist

Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Chemist with a biopharmaceutical company located in Worcester, MA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Protein purification and protein chemistry to support biopharmaceutical process development.
• Responsibilities, under the supervision of a senior scientist, include developing economical, robust steps for recovering the target protein from bioreactor harvests using chromatography, filtration, and other separation techniques; developing downstream purification processes to be transferred to Manufacturing; and performing laboratory scale process characterization studies.
• Perform various bioanalytical assays, including HPLC, ELISAs and SDS-PAGE, to aid in rapid process development.
• May also supply technical support for pilot and/or GMP manufacturing of clinical materials.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, biology, biochemical engineering, or a related field is required with basic knowledge of protein purification and standard analytical techniques.
• Laboratory experience with purification unit operations and techniques, chromatography workstations as well biological assays are preferred.
• Strong written, oral, and collaborative skills in order to effectively communicate experimental procedures and results.
• Must have a strong desire to work at the laboratory bench
• Good Lab Practices
• Knowledge of basic chemistry
• Ability to problem solve/reason through challenges
• Working knowledge of MS Office

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Nikki Ranieri at 215-531-5288.

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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