Bench Scientist
Job Description
Job Summary:
- The primary goals for the Associate Scientist are associated with supporting formulation and drug product development for a client molecule preparing for commercialization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare buffers to be used in formulation development work and to support analytical testing of antibody-drug conjugate molecules.
- Support analytical testing team by performing compendial assays including appearance assessments, pH, osmolality, and protein concentration with training supplied.
- With experience, the candidate may be trained to perform more complex experiments using HPLC/UPLC, icIEF, capillary electrophoresis, etc.
- Additionally, the candidate will support the drug product team in developing freeze-drying processes (lyophilization) and analyze freeze-dried drug products.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in a scientific discipline.
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
- One year or more of experience in a similar role with Biopharma.
- Experience working in a regulated lab environment such as Good Laboratory Practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Laboratory practices such as use of analytical scale, pH meter and pipettors.
- Aseptic technique involving the use of a biosafety cabinet.
- Algebra skills for volume and weight conversions.
- Data extrapolation and reporting.
- Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Problem solving.
- Working independently and multitasking.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Climb stairs, kneel or crouch to retrieve items.
- Perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.
Interviews:
- Onsite preferred.