Analytical Development Research Associate

Job Description

Analytical Development Research Associate

Position Details:

Location: Redwood City, CA

Type: Contract (person is out on maternity leave)

Start Date: ASAP

$40-48w2 per hour

Our client is a leading protein engineering company applying innovative technologies to unlock the power of proteins. Since 2002, Their scientists and bioinformatics experts have worked collaboratively with our clients to advance protein optimization and production, enabling breakthrough developments for applications across multiple industries!

About the Opportunity:

The Analytical Development Research Associate will join the Analytical Development group which is part of the TechOps department. Successful candidates will be a part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team dedicated to supporting our product development through analytical development. The individual will be working with a high performing team with day-to-day laboratory workflows and operations to help with analytical method development, validation, and transfer.

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

• Possess a passion for being part of the therapeutic community helping bring cutting edge treatments to patients in need.
• Enjoys providing analytical support to different functional groups through effective collaboration, contributing to innovative technology development.
• Enjoys problem solving by implementing analytical solutions.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Establishing and executing scientific experimentation plans for analytical method development with scientists in the analytical development team.
• Perform data processing, evaluation and interpretation of experimental data, drawing conclusions based on the results.
• Perform analytical testing of finished products and development samples.
• Participate in analytical activities including method development, validation, and various analytical studies.
• Present data at team and cross functional level on the current AD ongoings.
• Perform overall lab support functions including routine maintenance of analytical instruments, ordering and maintaining inventory of sample, reagents and lab supplies.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or Biology science or relevant scientific field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial/academic experience in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to learn quickly, prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, think critically, and work both independently and within teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior working experience with HPLC, UV-Vis, ELISA and CE-SDS.
• Working knowledge and experience with good documentation practices.

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes:

· Knowledge of ICH Quality Guidelines related to analytical method development and validation, impurities and stability.

· General knowledge of biochemistry and enzyme science.

· Understanding of systematic study design and conception.

EEO Statement:

Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.