What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at Pioneer Data Systems?
Position Details :
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Chesterfield, MO is currently looking for a Research Associate I to join their expanding team.
Job Title : Research Associate I (HPLC / Electrophoresis)
Duration : 10 months contract, extendable up to 36 months
Location : Chesterfield, MO
Note :
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description : Research Associate
Summary :
This position resides within the Pharmaceutical Research and Development department at client.
The incumbent will participate in the formulation and process development of biotherapeutics. This position will be responsible for performing analytical characterization of candidate molecules by using various biophysical, biochemical and particulates characterization techniques.
This is a laboratory-based position performing formulation and process development activities specifically for biotherapeutic products from pre-clinical and Ph I clinical trials through late stage, license application and commercialization.
Furthermore, this position will assist in data compilation, data presentations, and report writing.
Responsibilities :
Support the development of parenteral formulations for biotherapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, proteins, and vaccines
Perform rapid, comprehensive characterization of candidate molecules to determine the stability profile. This will be achieved by applying various biophysical, biochemical, particulates characterization techniques such as HPLC (SE-HPLC, IEX, HIC, RP-HPLC), Capillary Gel electrophoresis (CGE), imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE), Spectroscopy techniques, light obscuration, microflow imaging and additional characterization techniques
The incumbent must be able to interact effectively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists for formulation optimization and overall candidate progression
This position will be responsible for preparing data summary presentations, compiling data and using lab-based systems for data collection such as empower and electronic laboratory notebooks
Effective communication skills are desirable for interactions with laboratory scientists, project managers and colleagues from numerous functions.
Qualifications :
B.S. in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical / Biochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology or equivalent
A minimum of 2 years of experience in academic labs and 0-3 years of experience in industrial labs
Basic lab techniques learned in classroom lab and / or research / academic / industry laboratory
Familiarity with biologics such as proteins, enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, or antibody drug conjugates and how to characterize them with analytical techniques
Experience with lab scale balance use and material weighing
Buffer preparation and pipetting experience required
Familiarity with HPLC, Capillary electrophoresis, and other analytical techniques preferred
Strong computer skills and experience with lab-based computer systems preferred
Ability to collect and analyze data sets preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
Ability to function well in a team environment
Location :
This is a fully onsite role in Chesterfield, MO
