scientist i (scientific)- first shift.

job summary:
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location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $55.00 - 58.83 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Doctorate
 
responsibilities:
Execute protein conjugation reactions for both screening efforts and developability to enable nanoparticle targeting to specific cells and/or tissues.

- Perform downstream analytical assays such as SDS-PAGE, SEC-HPLC, RP-HPLC, BLI, DSF, CE-SDS and/or flow-cytometry.

- Perform incorporation of targeting antibody into LNPs and execute associated analytical assays, including DLS, zeta potential, nucleic acid content, endotoxin

- Design protein and antibody molecules at the primary sequence level

- Support management of CRO for molecule production

- Closely work with therapeutic area biologists and project teams to design functional experiments and interpret data

- Execute and carefully document experiments using electronic laboratory notebook system and clearly communicate results to team members.

- Plan, execute, and record experiments as guided in a time sensitive manner.

- Assume responsibility for critical reagent sourcing and maintain adequate supply and inventory.

- Author standard operating procedures, study plans and reports and present findings.

- Foster creativity, productivity, execution with a sense of urgency, scientific integrity and accountability. Maintains a collaborative culture.

 
qualifications:
- PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Biological Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 1-3 years of relevant industry experience.

- Strong experience with protein and antibody engineering workflows, including primary sequence design, expression, purification, characterization

- Direct experience with site-specific bioconjugate chemistry

- Strong analytical biochemistry experience for protein and antibody engineering

- Proficient in performing structure-function analysis and bioinformatic analysis of antibodies, antigens, and other proteins

- Experience with automation and high throughput platform(s)

- Experience with Biolayer Interferometry or equivalent technique

- Preferred use of computational and AI/ML approaches for rational protein engineering, including AI 3D structure prediction, homology modeling, antibody/antigen docking, other relevant experience

- Preferred familiarity with formulation and analysis of lipid nanoparticles for research use

- Outstanding written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in solving scientific problems, ability to troubleshoot, and willingness to learn.

- Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, interpret, and present experimental results.

- Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast paced industry and work environment.

 
skills: Biology, Chemistry

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.