Scientist, Biologics LCMS Bioanalysis - Biologist II/III

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Duration: 6 months contract

Work Schedule

• Monday - Friday 9-5.
• No OT offered or required.
  
  

Description

• The Quantitative, Translational ADME Sciences department is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Bioanalytical Scientist to join the biologics bioanalysis, characterization and proteomics (BBCP) group . The primary responsibility of this position is to support LC-MS (liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry)-based bioanalysis and method development for biologic entities, such as monoclonal antibodies, multi-specific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and other novel modalities. The successful candidate will have experience in optimizing and implementing hybrid LC-MS-based bioanalytical methods to support non-regulated preclinical PK and TK studies. Responsibilities include routine sample preparation, method development, instrument maintenance, data analysis, report writing, and presenting data at internal and external meetings.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform affinity purification and digestion of biological therapeutics (including but not limited to monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, antibody-siRNA conjugates, and fusion proteins) from biological matrices manually or using automation systems.
• Operate and maintain LC/MS instruments to generate high-quality experimental data.
• Optimize and develop LC/MS methods to meet assay specificity and sensitivity requirements.
• Analyze data and maintain detailed, accurate and comprehensive study documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Communicate data interpretation internally and externally.
  
  

Top Skill Requirements

• Prior industry experience in drug discovery/development highly desired.
• Hands-on experience with QQQ (SCIEX) Mass Spectrometer required, additional experience with qTOF (Agilent, Bruker, SCIEX) and/or Orbitrap (Thermo) mass spectrometers a plus.
• Hands-on experience with biologics bioanalysis highly desired, additional experience with oligonucleotide analysis a plus.
• Hands-on experience with immuno-affinity purification and automation systems (e.g., TECAN, AssayMap Bravo or Hamilton ) highly desired.
• Highly motivated, self-driven and results-oriented with communication and presentation skills; capable of working both as a team player and individual contributor.
• In-depth understanding of PK, TK and PK/PD studies is preferred.
• Open to a Biologist III.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacology or related fields.
• BS with 5 years or MS with 2 years in pharmaceutical industry setting with a focus on mass spectrometry.
  
  

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 (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.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.

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