Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Scientist for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. We are seeking a mass spectrometry scientist and analytical protein chemist with a consistent track record in biopharmaceutical protein support. In this vital role, you will be part of a team providing scientific and technical expertise to support the pipeline of drug candidates, from early discovery research through to later stage molecule optimization and selection.
Responsibilities: - Conduct protein, peptide, and glycan analysis and characterization using mass spectrometry techniques, including RPLC-MS, RPLC-MS/MS, and native-MS
- Perform auto-digestion and/or peptide mapping
- Generate reports and communicate resulting data to project teams to support the diverse early-stage pipeline
- Work independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines
- Follow protocols and procedures, maintaining accurate records in an electronic lab notebook
- Communicate scientific concepts and results
Requirements: - Doctorate degree OR
- Master's degree and 2 years of experience in biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent OR
- Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in biopharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent
- Experience using analytical characterization techniques such as RPLC-MS for intact protein, reduced and subunit protein mass analysis
- Experience with Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), protease digestion, intact protein analysis, and peptide mapping
- Experience generating, processing and using large LC-MS analytical data sets
Desired skills: - Master or PhD level qualification with an emphasis in mass spectrometric analytical characterization
- Experience with protein digestion and RPLC-MS/MS to map protein sequence and characterize post translational modifications
- Experience using high-throughput MS like Rapidfire-MS
- Knowledge of multiple mass spectrometric (MassHunter, XCalibur, MassLynx) and chromatographic (ChemStation, Chromeleon) control software
- Knowledge of GeneData Expressionist data processing software
- Knowledge of statistical processing of data, including software such as Excel, Spotfire or JMP
Pay range: up to $42.16 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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