Research And Development Associate

Job Details:

Research Associate - First Shift in Chesterfield, MO

10 Months Contract

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:00pm. - 100% ONSITE

Job Description:

This position resides within the Pharmaceutical Research and Development department. 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.

Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Education & Qualifications:

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Essential:

• Familiarity with biologics such as proteins, enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, or antibody drug conjugates and how to characterize them with analytical techniques

Desirable:

• Familiarity with HPLC, Capillary electrophoresis, and other analytical techniques

• Strong computer skills and experience with lab-based computer systems

• Ability to collect and analyze data sets

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• B.S. in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology or equivalent with 0-3 years of work experience

Intake Notes

Hard Skills:

1. Material weighing

2. Lab scale balance use

3. Buffer preparation

4. Pipetting

Soft Skills

1. Oral/Written Comms

2. Team Environment

3. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving