The Position
The Protein Sciences organization within *** Research and Early Development (gRED) is seeking a highly motivated, scientifically curious, skilled, and productive research associate to advance efforts on drug discovery and gene therapy modalities in a contract role. This position offers hands-on experience in drug discovery. The candidate will be expected to work independently, to generate data and communicate results that drive project decisions.
Responsibilities
- Engineer therapeutics and perform biophysical, biochemical & biological analyses such as SPR/BLI for PPI assessment, enzymatic activity assays, cell culturing and transduction experiments
- Cell culture, flow cytometry and transduction efficiency experiments
- Operating FPLC for protein purification
- Independently design and execute well-controlled experiments
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate data
- Collaborate across research groups to support the development of therapeutics for both intracellular and extracellular targets
- Communicating with and presenting to collaborators across research community
Qualifications:
- BS, MS, or PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, molecular virology or a related discipline, with significant wet-lab experience
- Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills required
- Knowledge of basic wet-lab skills including, but not limited to: protein purification (FPLC) and characterization, PCR, construct design, cloning, biochemical and biophysical assays
- Proficiency with SPR / BLI, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and/or working with adeno associated viruses (AAVs) is preferred
- Motivated, collaborative, self-directed, efficient
- Meticulous, detail-oriented and organized, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills