Scientist I
Spectraforce
Worcester, Massachusetts
2 hours ago
Job Description
Position Title: Scientist I
Work Location: Worcester, MA 01604
Assignment Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension)
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Position Summary: Discovery Biotherapeutics is seeking a research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering. This position will impact projects by coordinating sample inventory, handoffs to cross-functional teams, reagent characterization, and data management.
Background & Context: The role supports Discovery Biotherapeutics programs focused on biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for receiving and inventorying protein and plasmid samples produced internally or at CROs following best practices for sample management and handling.
• Support sample tracking and regularly update and maintain sample inventory database (eg Freezerpro).
• Coordinate sample handoffs and aliquoting as necessary to enable timely delivery of material to cross-functional teams.
• Perform biologics characterization (SEC, DSF, endotoxin measurement, MS) as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
• BS or MS in biology or related field with 2+ years (BS), or 0+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience
• Experience with protein and biologics sample handling
• Knowledge of sample inventory management databases (e.g. Freezerpro)
• Excellent organizational skills to track multiple requests and sample deliveries to ensure timely material delivery
• Knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize proteins (e.g. SEC, MS, DSF)
• Familiarity with report generation and electronic notebook systems
• Skilled in usage of software programs, including MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Experience interacting with CROs to coordinate and improve data transfer
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate sample handoffs to cross-functional teams and to provide feedback to data strategies, pharmacy, and information resources teams for new tool development
Preferred:
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques including SEC, MS, endotoxin measurement, and DSF
• Experience with automation (e.g. Tecan, Hamilton, etc)
• Advanced Excel skills
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 37.00/daily.
Work Location: Worcester, MA 01604
Assignment Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension)
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Position Summary: Discovery Biotherapeutics is seeking a research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering. This position will impact projects by coordinating sample inventory, handoffs to cross-functional teams, reagent characterization, and data management.
Background & Context: The role supports Discovery Biotherapeutics programs focused on biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for receiving and inventorying protein and plasmid samples produced internally or at CROs following best practices for sample management and handling.
• Support sample tracking and regularly update and maintain sample inventory database (eg Freezerpro).
• Coordinate sample handoffs and aliquoting as necessary to enable timely delivery of material to cross-functional teams.
• Perform biologics characterization (SEC, DSF, endotoxin measurement, MS) as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
• BS or MS in biology or related field with 2+ years (BS), or 0+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience
• Experience with protein and biologics sample handling
• Knowledge of sample inventory management databases (e.g. Freezerpro)
• Excellent organizational skills to track multiple requests and sample deliveries to ensure timely material delivery
• Knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize proteins (e.g. SEC, MS, DSF)
• Familiarity with report generation and electronic notebook systems
• Skilled in usage of software programs, including MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Experience interacting with CROs to coordinate and improve data transfer
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate sample handoffs to cross-functional teams and to provide feedback to data strategies, pharmacy, and information resources teams for new tool development
Preferred:
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques including SEC, MS, endotoxin measurement, and DSF
• Experience with automation (e.g. Tecan, Hamilton, etc)
• Advanced Excel skills
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 37.00/daily.