Scientist III

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and perform purification of biotherapeutic proteins using chromatography methods such as affinity capture, SEC, CEX, AEX, MMC, and HIC.
• Troubleshoot complex purification systems and support process development activities.
• Perform analytical techniques to assess protein purity, stability, and quality (e.g., HPLC-SEC, SDS-PAGE, CGE, DLS).
• Evaluate new technologies and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and consistency.
• Conduct purification assessments, including screening protein behavior under relevant process conditions.
• Interpret and present experimental findings to cross-functional teams.
• Develop and evaluate novel analytical methodologies to enhance purification capabilities.
• Contribute to research efforts in protein biochemistry, including structure, stability, dynamics, and function.
• Provide protein purification and biochemistry support to other scientists and project teams.
• Improve data quality and workflow efficiency using automation and analysis tools.
• Identify and implement automation strategies to streamline laboratory operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with SOPs, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of cell culture fundamentals and mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Hands-on experience with aseptic techniques and laboratory best practices.
• Knowledge of protein purification and analytical characterization methods.
• Familiarity with DNA and molecular biology, including DNA quality assessments.
• Ability to work with plate-based formats (e.g., 24-well, 96-well).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex experiments.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education And Experience:

• Master s degree in a related scientific discipline with 3+ years of experience.
• OR Bachelor s degree in a related scientific discipline with 7+ years of experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automation or high-throughput antibody expression systems.
• Familiarity with process development in biotherapeutics or protein sciences.