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Associate Scientist

Kendall Square, MA 02142

Posted: 05/13/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 606715 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Position Description: We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our small molecule structural biology and biophysics efforts within our department of Biotherapeutic and Medicinal Sciences. The successful candidate will be a part of a fast-paced and innovative environment actively pursuing unmet medical needs in the neuro science space. The primary focus of this role is to execute a variety of biophysical assays to help accelerate our drug discovery efforts from exploratory through lead identification and optimization.

The successful candidate will:
  • Execute surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis for small molecules binding to protein and/or protein protein interactions.
  • Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure project team goals and deliverables are met.
  • Communicate effectively and present results in cross-functional team meetings
  • Trouble shoot and solve scientific problems with minimal supervision.
  • Be highly organized and have an ability to support several projects at the time.
  • Independently operate and maintain specialized SPR lab equipment.

Qualifications: B.S., M.S. or Ph. D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline and +2 years of relevant experience in an industrial or academic lab. Prior experience with biophysical assay methods (especially SPR, and others such as ITC, DSF and MST). Must be a great team player with strong communication skills.

Pay ranges between $40-45/hr based on experience 

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.