Associate Scientist in Worcester, MA

 100% Onsite

Associate Scientist I/II: Discovery Biotherapeutics

8 AM - 4 PM or 9AM -5PM or 10 AM - 6PM (8 hour work day)

2-3 weeks safety training and another 2-3 weeks training with database systems training

PhD will be overqualified

• Experience with automation (e.g. Tecan, Hamilton, etc) is a plus
• Protein and biologics sample handling is a plus
• Help with backlog of samples with registering process
• Bachelors degree needed minimum
• Masters degree will be considered
• Biotech, CRO and pharma industry exp preferred
• Sample inventory handling
• ELN exp
• Exp working in pharma or CRO will be considered
• Academic exp will not work
• Masters degree with 0 yrs exp will not be considered
• 2 yrs of industry exp needed minimum
• Open to candidates with research exp
• Python scripting exp is a plus and not required
• Knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize proteins (e.g., SEC, MS, DSF)

Top 3 Skills

• Sample inventory systems
• Sample management and handling and
• Worked with biologics and proteins samples
• Excel skills

Description 

• Biologics Discovery Sciences 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.
• The ideal candidate should have basic protein and biologics experience and knowledge of best-practices in sample management and handling.
• The applicant should be familiar with database work, sample inventory systems, and ideally have basic scripting or advanced Excel skills.
• Ideal candidate would also have experience with reagent QC. S/he should possess excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications 

• Position will be hired based on level of 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 analytical techniques to characterize proteins (e.g. SEC, MS, DSF)
• Familiarity with sequence management databases (e.g. Genedata)
• Knowledge of sample inventory management databases (e.g. Freezerpro)
• Experience interacting with CROs to coordinate and improve data transfer
• Excellent organizational skills to track multiple requests and sample deliveries to ensure timely material delivery
• Excellent communication skills to provide feedback to data strategy, pharmacy, and information resources teams for new tool development
• Familiarity with report generation and electronic notebook systems
• Skilled in usage of software programs, including MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word

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
• Experience with Python scripting for file parsing and tool building

 Significant Work Activities and Conditions

• Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
• Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change the course quickly where indicated.
• Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
• Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
• Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

Can you provide a Job Description?

Short version for further context:

• We are looking for a scientist to help register, label, and log hundreds of protein and DNA samples arriving from a CRO or that are produced internally, and import the data into internal systems.
• Additionally, the scientist would help perform additional characterization assays as needed.
• The scientist would also provide feedback to colleagues to improve registration and import tools that are being built to help with sample registration and data management

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or

Education required for this position?

• Protein and biologics sample handling experience and general Biologics knowledge
• Sample inventory registration/management experience
• Report generation and electronic notebook experience
• Experience working with CROs
• Familiarity/experience with biologics characterization (SEC, MS, DSF)

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