Biochemistry Research Associate

at  Yoh A Day Zimmermann Company

Biochemistry Research Associate needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client located in Waltham, MA.
This position is a hands-on, laboratory-based role in a highly collaborative research environment. This position is also part of a major pharmaceutical company, and requires a Bachelor’s of Science degree and 2+ years of experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. Schedule is full-time M-F (7am-8am start time, 8 hour shift) and may require flexibility to work some evenings and overtime due to projects.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• B.S./M.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology company (in an experimental laboratory environment).
• A background in protein chemistry and analytics is required.
• Hands-on experience with separation based analytical methods (U/HPLC, SEC-MALS, LC-MS/MS, CGE, SDS-PAGE/WB, etc), with BLI, SPR or other protein-protein interaction technologies, and particle analysis & thermal stability (DLS, DSF, DSC, etc) is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are required.
  Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant’s experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
  Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The candidate will participate in development and implementation of state-of-the-art analytical methods and biophysical characterization to support subunit-based vaccine programs.
• The candidate is expected to have an organized, solution-focused, team-oriented mindset and will interact closely with other investigators in research and development of novel vaccine candidates.
• This is a hands-on, laboratory-based role in a highly collaborative research environment.
• Maintain detailed records and communicate progress and challenges, as necessary.
• Perform timely electronic laboratory notebook entries, review, and submission for completed experiments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Alongside senior technical staff, carry out the experimental planning and execution of viral antigen production, characterization, and formulation efforts.
• Work with senior staffs to develop and optimize experimental assays to meet project objectives.
• Characterize the proteins with various analytical techniques, including SDS-PAGE, Western blot, HPLC-MALS, BLI/SPR, DSF, and other functional activity assay.
• Strong organizational skills required for inventory maintenance and experimental set-ups.
• Data analysis and record-keeping in electronic format of raw and analyzed data, present data on a frequent basis.
• Work with others in agile working environment.