What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist, Protein Characterization position at Planet Pharma?
12-Month Contract (W2)
$40-$53/Hour
Job Description:
The Protein Sciences Department within the Discovery Biologics organization in South San Francisco is seeking an experienced Scientist to join the Protein Characterization & Developability team.
The Characterization and Developability teamwork integrated with other teams within Protein Sciences Department as well as Therapeutic Area discovery project teams and plays a pivotal role in early biologics discovery by engaging in high throughput biophysical screening, molecule optimization and developability assessments to enable selection of the best candidate molecule for further development. • The successful candidate is expected to have experience in protein chemistry and biophysical characterization of biologics using a variety of analytical tools - chromatographic, electrophoretic, light scattering and other analytical methods.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in characterization of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), bi-/multi-specifics, fusion proteins, antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), etc.
Qualifications:
Education Requirement:
• BS/BA degree in Biophysics/Biochemistry or related field with 4 years of relevant experience or MS degree in Biophysics/Biochemistry or related field with 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience and Skills:
• Hands-on expertise in analytical characterization of proteins using a wide range of physicochemical characterization methods such as SEC, SEC-MALS, HIC, CE-SDS, cIEF, DLS/SLS, DSF, etc.
• Strong understanding of protein structure, biophysics, and analytical mindset to enable understanding of the relation between physicochemical properties and proteins structure/sequences
• Previous experience with analytical characterization and developability assessment of biologics highly desired
• Experience/Interest with high-throughput analytical characterization workflows
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet aggressive timelines
• Documentation of procedures, methods, data, and results in electronic laboratory notebooks
• Team player and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
Personality:
• Willing to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Energetic.
Note:
• Do not submit PHD candidates.
• 100% lab based onsite role
Salary : $40 - $53
