R&D Associate I - Product Discovery

R&D Associate I - Product Discovery

Minimum Salary US-MA-Worcester

Job Location 1 year ago (9 / 6 / 2023 7 : 27 AM)

Requisition Number

2023-44406

of Openings

Posted Date

Shift

Non Exempt

Exempt / Non-Exempt Status

Non Union Position-W25-Non Unit Classified

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The R&D Associate I - Product Discovery will be responsible for research and / or development to support early discovery and pre-clinical development of novel biotherapeutics. The ideal candidate will function in a cutting-edge laboratory environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team of protein engineers, immunologists, molecular biologists, and protein biochemists to discover novel therapeutics with opportunity to develop cGMP or GLP compliant skills in an industrial laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Drive translational research and development efforts by conducting experiments alongside R&D Scientists in the drug discovery department.

• Conduct a wide range of biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology techniques to express, purify and characterize drug candidates (e.g. DNA / RNA isolation, plasmid construction, PCR, Octet, HPLC, mammalian cell culture, transient and stable transfections).
• Perform in vitro assays to evaluate efficacy of drug candidates (e.g. ELISA, flow cytometry, cell proliferation, anti-microbial assays).
• Assist experimental set up in small rodent animal models.
• Analyze data and generate thorough documentation of work according to MassBiologics standards. Present written / oral reports in team meetings or other project meetings.
• Maintain laboratory environment following all precautions required for a BSL2 / BSL2 setting. Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and techniques within scope of training.
• Effectively communicate and work cross-functionally as a part of internal and external project teams.
• Performs additional job related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :