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Scientist II

Fort Worth, TX 76104

Posted: 11/22/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 592872 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Target PR Range: 32-42/hr
*Depending on experience
Duties:
Currently seeking a talented and innovative Scientist II to join the Biotherapeutics TCRm discovery department located in Fort Worth, TX.  You will be responsible for investigating the biochemical and biophysical properties of proteins, developing protocols for production and purification of stabilized pHLA complexes, and design and execution of experiments to characterize pHLA complex structure, function, and stability

 

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Investigate and characterize the biochemical and biophysical properties of peptides and proteins.
  • Develop, optimize, and execute protocols for production and purification of pHLA complexes
  • Design and execute experiments to characterize pHLA complex structure, function, and stability
  • Design and execute assays to assess protein-protein interactions
  • Be familiar with advanced theory and current developments in the field of pHLA protein refolding technologies
  • Demonstrate independent thinking, e.g. by proposing and implementing new experimental designs and concepts that contribute to research goals and reflect expert knowledge; identify potential patentable inventions
  • Create a culture of excellence through continual process improvement, scientific curiosity, and empowerment; develop and maintain outside visibility
  • Prepare clear technical reports, publications, and oral presentations; independently communicate results in the form of reports and or presentations; present responsibly and defend own work at scientific meetings; deliver project updates to senior level management
  • Contribute to departmental administration; demonstrate fiscal responsibility with respect to cost of experiments, technology, external collaborations, and travel
  • Comply with applicable regulations, perform all work in a safe manner; maintain proper records in accordance with SOPs and policies.
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Skills:
  • Experience in protein purification, analysis, and characterization
  • Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as chromatography, ELISA, electrophoresis, and PCR
  • Familiarity with biological databases, software tools and computational approaches for protein analysis is a plus
  • Background knowledge of general biotherapeutics discovery processes, including lead generation, protein science, biophysical and biochemical characterization is preferred
  • Experience in use of Microsoft Office tools and GraphPad (Prism)
  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Ability to work within a collaborative team environment, present and defend results to project and technical teams.
Education:
  • Master’s Degree from an accredited institution, OR Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with three-plus (3+) years of experience in related scientific discipline or equivalent experience in related field
  • Advanced knowledge of protein chemistry, biochemistry, and/or biophysics
  • Knowledge of molecular biology

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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.