Title: Research Associate I
Duration: 12 Months
Location: South San Francisco, CA
- We have an opening for a talented temporary Research Associate or senior Research Associate to join our biochemical and Cellular Pharmacology Department.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting mass spectrometry and chromatographic analysis of biomarkers and other protein targets from a variety of biospecimens.
- More specifically, the individual will focus on developing, validating, and executing various assays to quantify protein targets from both in vitro and in vivo studies to support lead-finding/optimization efforts in the context of multidisciplinary project teams.
- The individual will be expected to assist in the implementation of robust and high throughput sample preparation as well as data analysis workflows for mass spectrometric assays.
- The candidate will be able to conduct detailed data analyses and present these data to project teams.
- In addition, the candidate will have an opportunity to develop Client cutting-edge technologies for pharmacological assays.
- The candidate will also be expected to coordinate with CRO and handle shipments.
- In addition, the candidate will function as part of a multi-disciplinary project team that will coordinate with protein science, chemistry, in vitro, and in vivo groups to advance lead molecules of the projects.
Requirements:
- The qualified individual will possess a B.S. or M.S. in analytical biochemistry with 0-2 years of lab experience in academia, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Practical experience in the design, development, validation, and execution of mass spectrometric, chromatographic, and affinity purification of intact proteins and peptides, while not required, is highly desired.
- Experience with commonly used mass spectrometers and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods and software is also not required, but important.
- Familiarity with automated or semi-automated instrumentation, while not required, would be advantageous.
- The position requires good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- It also requires excellent time management and organizational skills.