Associate Research Scientist

Immediate need for a talented Associate Research Scientist. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Seattle, WA (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:24-38139

Pay Range: $51 - $65/hour.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Execute and troubleshoot analytical assays for characterization of LNPs (HPLC/UPLC, DLS, fluorescence-based methods, etc.).
• Assist in the design and evaluate the performance of new analytical development assays of LNPs including HPLC/UPLC, DLS, and fluorescence-based methods.
• Assist in establishing protocols for analytical assays.
• Manage the flow of samples, data, and analyses.
• Optimize workflows for assessing LNP attributes.
• Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation.
• Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions and team strategy.
• Author technical reports, protocols, and study memos.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• HPLC/UPLC, Nanoparticle characterization techniques (DLS, MALS-FFF, NTA, encapsulation efficiency, etc.), mammalian cell-based assays, ELISAs, downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)
• STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will ultimately be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset.
• Demonstrated and extensive experience with HPLC/UPLC.
• Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques (DLS, MALS-FFF, NTA, encapsulation efficiency, etc.).
• Independently motivated with ability to work in teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
• Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems
• Desire to identify and advance the cutting edge
• Possess a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field
• Experience with mammalian cell-based assays which include flow cytometric readouts.
• Experience with ELISAs.
• Experience with the downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)
• Experience with adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture techniques
• Experience with production and purification of LNPs.
• Demonstrated and extensive experience with HPLC/UPLC.
• Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques (DLS, MALS-FFF, NTA, encapsulation efficiency, etc.).
• Experience with mammalian cell-based assays which include flow cytometric readouts.
• Experience with ELISAs.
• Experience with the downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)

Our client is a leading Pharmaceutical Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
 
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