Lead and manage a small team of scientist. Independently plan project responsibilities; plan work for each project and execute it towards a timeline while maintaining productivity; prepare and present project status and progress updates to clients; provide input on equipment purchases; get regular updates from project group; contribute to scientific discussions; check and maintain up to date lab notebooks for team on projects; supervise Scientists, Sr. Scientists, Associate and Sr. Associate Scientists; maintain performance management metrics for personnel; be a subject matter expert for clients and stay abreast of current literature in scientific areas; write project reports containing procedures and experimental details for clients; maintain equipment, chemical inventory and participate in lab support activities.

• Independently plan work for each project and execute it towards a timeline while maintaining productivity.
• Plan project execution with starting material quantities and liaise with purchase to follow up on arrivals and help procurement with selection of materials.
• Provide input on equipment purchases.
• Supervise Scientists, Sr. Scientists, Associate and Sr. Associate Scientists; maintain performance management metrics for personnel.
• Be a subject matter expert for clients and stay abreast of current literature in scientific area.
• Get regular updates from project group and ensure quality and project timelines are being met.
• Check and maintain up to date lab notebooks for team on projects.
• Prepare and present project status and progress updates to clients.
• Contribute to scientific discussions.
• Stay abreast of current literature in scientific areas.
• Write project reports containing procedures and experimental details for clients.
• Maintain equipment, chemical inventory, and participate in lab support activities.

• Ability to effectively plan and execute projects.
• Ability to effectively plan the work of others.
• Ability to plan and execute work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to supervisor and mentor others.
• Ability to be an individual contributor.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally, in writing and to listen actively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical thinking and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Ph.D. in biochemistry, protein chemistry or other related field with over 5 years industry experience or M.S. in biochemistry, protein chemistry or other related field with 10 plus years’ experience.

Physical Demands:

N/A

Working Conditions:

Laboratory (majority of time will be spent in lab working on ongoing projects)

Office environment

NJ Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Princeton, NJ 08540 (Required)

Work Location: In person