Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for an Expert Pharma Biochemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Characterizing protein-ligand and protein-protein interactions by a variety of methods including, but not limited to the following: Intact protein mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectroscopy, SPR, BLI, and DSF.
• Biophysically characterizing protein samples destined for multiple workflows.
• Using proprietary biophysical tools to interrogate protein ligand interactions to triage or advance compound series.
• Developing assays and utilizing SPR/BLI (e.g. Biacore or Octet) or MST/TRIC (e.g. NanoTemper).

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field with 1-3 years of pharma laboratory experience outside of academia.
• MS with 5+ years of experience will also be considered.
• Thorough understanding of the theory of above-mentioned techniques.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Works well both within a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

• Characterizing protein-ligand and protein-protein interactions by a variety of methods including, but not limited to the following: Intact protein mass spectrometry, fluorescence spectroscopy, SPR, BLI, and DSF.
• Biophysically characterizing protein samples destined for multiple workflows.
• Using proprietary biophysical tools to interrogate protein ligand interactions to triage or advance compound series.
• Developing assays and utilizing SPR/BLI (e.g. Biacore or Octet) or MST/TRIC (e.g. NanoTemper)