Job Information
US Tech Solutions Scientist I in Worcester, Massachusetts
$34-$39 per hour
Worcester, MA
Contract
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Description
Discovery Biotherapeutics is seeking a research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering. This position will impact projects by coordinating sample inventory, handoffs to cross-functional teams, reagent characterization, and data management. The ideal candidate should have basic protein and biologics experience and knowledge of best-practices in sample management and handling. The applicant should be familiar with database work, sample inventory systems, and ideally have advanced Excel skills. Ideal candidate would also have experience with reagent QC. They should possess excellent organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for receiving and inventorying protein and plasmid samples produced internally or at CROs following best- practices for sample management and handling.
Support sample tracking, and regularly update and maintain sample inventory database (eg Freezerpro).
Coordinate sample handoffs and aliquoting as necessary to enable timely delivery of material to cross-functional teams.
Perform biologics characterization (SEC, DSF, endotoxin measurement, MS) as needed.
Qualifications
Position will be hired based on level of experience.
BS or MS in biology or related field with 2+ years (BS), or 0+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience
Experience with protein and biologics sample handling
Knowledge of sample inventory management databases (e.g. Freezerpro)
Excellent organizational skills to track multiple requests and sample deliveries to ensure timely material delivery
Knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize proteins (e.g. SEC, MS, DSF)
Familiarity with report generation and electronic notebook systems
Skilled in usage of software programs, including MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word
Experience interacting with CROs to coordinate and improve data transfer
Excellent communication skills to coordinate sample handoffs to cross-functional teams and to provide feedback to data strategy, pharmacy, and information resources teams for new tool development
Preferred:
Hands-on experience with analytical techniques including SEC, MS, endotoxin measurement, and DSF
Experience with automation (e.g. Tecan, Hamilton, etc)
Advanced Excel skills
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions 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.