Associate Researcher - Randstad Life Sciences US : Job Details

Research Associate - Biochemistry

Duration: 3 year contract

Location: Onsite in Thousand Oaks, CA

The ideal candidate would have

• 1+ year of industry (ideally) or academia in a lab setting with pipetting
• sample prep & handling, HPLC Chromatography, protein sample analysis (ideal)
• BS degree in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, chemistry, or related life sciences discipline
• a strong understanding of protein biochemistry and protein structure
• significant experience with basic laboratory skills and biophysical techniques related to protein analysis is essential

Job description

• We are currently seeking a research associate for the Drug Product Technologies group in Thousand Oaks, CA.
• A fundamental understanding of protein chemistry, formulation, and biophysical characterization is desired.
• The successful candidate will perform experiments related to the development of formulations for therapeutic proteins, including stability testing and analytical characterization.
• The candidate will join a team of investigators using a variety of biochemical and biophysical techniques and will be involved in the design and execution of experiments.
• A background in protein solution manipulation (e.g. pipetting, dialysis, concentration) and HPLC analysis is expected.
• Experience with visible and sub-visible particle analysis and other analytical methods is desirable.
• Responsibilities will include detailed record keeping in electronic laboratory notebooks, analysis, and interpretation of experimental data.

Basic qualifications

• BS degree in pharmaceutics, biochemistry, chemistry, or related life sciences discipline.
• A strong understanding of protein biochemistry and protein structure, as well as significant experience with basic laboratory skills and biophysical techniques related to protein analysis is essential.
• The applicants must be motivated, have good problem-solving skills, and an aptitude to learn and implement new techniques/skills.
• The candidate should be well organized and proficient in detailed record-keeping, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be capable of working efficiently in teams and independently.