Associate Scientist: Protein Characterization

Associate Scientist: Protein Characterization - Contract - New Haven, CT

Proclinical is seeking a dedicated and innovative Biochemical Development Specialist. This is a contract position located in New Haven, CT.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing development studies for clinical drug candidates and commercial products. This role requires a balance of independent work and team collaboration, with a focus on prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.

Skills & Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Understanding of protein stability, thermodynamics, and mechanism of protein degradation.
• Experience with H/UPLC's, imaged capillary electrophoresis (iCE/Maurice), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX), Micro-flow imaging (MFI), light obscuration (LO), DLS, NanoTemper and DSC.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with electronic record keeping software, like ELN, EndNote, e-logbooks.
• Ability to take initiative in problem solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

The Associate Scientist will:

• Design and execute development studies for clinical drug candidates and commercial products.
• Execute drug development studies including physicochemical characterization, particulate testing, and stability studies.
• Assist in the preparation of internal technical reports on executed studies.
• Participate in cross-functional development teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with sub-visible particulates characterization and testing.
• Experience with biophysical testing and analytical testing.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.
• High level proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jackie Cerchio at j.cerchio@proclinical.com

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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