Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Senior Associate - Protein Chemistry - Onsite for a position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role is for a highly motivated Sr. Associate to join a multidisciplinary Protein Therapeutics team focused on the engineering, production, assessment, and selection of large molecule drug candidates. The position will support the analysis, characterization, and/or purification of complex biologics that will be the next generation of large molecule therapeutics. This opportunity has two potential focus areas: Protein Analytics or Protein Purification.
Responsibilities: - Analyze, characterize, and/or purify complex molecules for therapeutic drug candidates
- Contribute to the execution of protein purification and analytics capabilities
- Organize, analyze, and report findings to support lead candidate selection
- Partner with Project, Analytics, and Automation teams to advance the pipeline
- Operate and troubleshoot automation platforms for high throughput purification and analytics
- Capture experimental data in LIMS/ELN systems
Requirements: - Master's degree in life sciences
- OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant scientific experience
Desired skills: - Experience with protein purification and analytics fundamentals, techniques, instrumentation, and software
- Knowledge of high throughput purification and analytical techniques
- Experience with handling and analyzing large datasets
- Demonstrated strong communication skills, ability to multi-task, and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving
- For the Analytics Profile: Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip, etc)
- For the Purification Profile: Experience with a variety of chromatography techniques (Affinity, IEX, HIC, RP, MMC), liquid chromatography instrumentation (FPLC), and software (Unicorn)
Pay range: up to $28.10 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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