R&D Partners · 4 hours ago
Associate Scientist II (TFF/HPLC)
San Carlos, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$106K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expR&D Partners is a global functional service provider specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. They are hiring an Associate Scientist II to support R&D projects by contributing to synthesis, purification, and analytical characterization, while also optimizing conjugation processes.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Set up, optimize, and troubleshoot multi-step syntheses of protein-polysaccharide conjugates using click-chemistry and other related chemistries
Purify polysaccharides and conjugates using a variety of methods, including dialysis, FPLC chromatography, and tangential flow filtration (TFF)
Characterize protein/polysaccharide/conjugates using different analytical methods, including SDS-PAGE gel, Western blotting, ELISA, HPLC, SEC-MALS, colorimetric and dynamic binding assays, et al
Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) principles; design, execute, and interpret statistically modeled experiments using DoE software
Proactively contribute scientific ideas, experimental strategies, and process improvements
Independently review and summarize relevant scientific literature to inform experimental design
Maintain highly organized records and Benchling entries to enable optimization and assessment of reproducibility
Analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate experimental data, including identifying trends, anomalies, and recommending next steps
Execute established protocols with limited oversight, demonstrating strong technical proficiency
Support team in routine laboratory activities and instrument maintenance
Qualification
Required
BS. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field or a related discipline, with minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience. MS without experience; or equivalent work experience
Strong understanding of underlying scientific concepts, process development, and analytical assay principles
Extensive hands-on experience in purification methods such as diafiltration, depth filters, and TFF required
Proficiency with common protein/polysaccharide/conjugates analytical techniques, including SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISA, HPLC, and SEC-MALS, is required
Preferred
Prior hands-on experience in the conjugation process development is highly desirable
Benefits
Medical insurance – PPO, HMO & HSA
Dental & Vision insurance
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term disability
Weekly payroll
Expense reimbursement
Online timecard approval
Company
R&D Partners
R&D Partners is a national staffing agency that specializes in scientific, clinical, and engineering positions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Pooja Pathak
R&D Partners Research Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb
Scott Hopkins
Founder and Member of Board of Directors
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