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Scientist I

Worcester, MA 01605

Posted: 01/08/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 616706 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 28-38/hr
*Depending on experience

Associate Scientist I/II: Discovery Biotherapeutics

Description
Biologics Discovery Sciences 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 basic scripting or advanced Excel skills. Ideal candidate would also have experience with reagent QC. S/he should possess excellent organizational skills.

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 analytical techniques to characterize proteins (e.g. SEC, MS, DSF)
Familiarity with sequence management databases (e.g. Genedata)
Knowledge of sample inventory management databases (e.g. Freezerpro)
Experience interacting with CROs to coordinate and improve data transfer
Excellent organizational skills to track multiple requests and sample deliveries to ensure timely material delivery
Excellent communication skills to provide feedback to data strategy, pharmacy, and information resources teams for new tool development
Familiarity with report generation and electronic notebook systems
Skilled in usage of software programs, including MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word

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
Experience with Python scripting for file parsing and tool building

Significant Work Activities and Conditions
· Builds strong relationships with peers and cross functionally with partners outside of the team to enable higher performance.
· Learns fast, grasps the “essence” and can change the course quickly where indicated.
· Raises the bar and is never satisfied with the status quo.
· Creates a learning environment, open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
· Embraces the ideas of others, nurtures innovation and manages innovation to reality.

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. 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.