Associate Research Scientist, Proteins
About The Position
The Associate Research Scientist performs laboratory experiments for the physicochemical characterization and conjugation of protein reagents used across technology platforms, including immunoassays, flow cytometry, IHC, and LCMS. The role collaborates across the organization to deliver high-quality, characterized materials on time. This is a fully onsite position at a customer site in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening. The position is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Laboratories Functional Service Partnership team, which provides long-term support within customer organizations to advance drug development. The Associate Research Scientist works independently on experiments and method development, interprets and presents results, supports junior staff, and may serve as a technical contact or lead innovation projects. The role also includes maintaining training, laboratory documentation, and instruments, as well as contributing to scientific presentations and publications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of related industry experience, or a master’s degree and 4+ years of related industry experience, or a Ph.D. in a related field and 2+ years of related industry experience.
- Operational and theoretical understanding of mass spectrometry, size exclusion chromatography, and reverse phase chromatography.
- Basic understanding of protein conjugation chemistry.
- Proficiency in scientific writing and good verbal communication skills.
- Ability to independently interpret and deliver results.
- Ability to work effectively across levels and functions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including drug screening.
- Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
- Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours.
- Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.
- Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
- Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology proficiently.
- Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with protein conjugation chemistry.
Responsibilities
- Independently design, execute, and analyze LCMS, SEC, and other experiments assessing physicochemical properties of antibody and non-antibody protein reagents.
- Develop, validate, and implement quantitative and qualitative assays using physicochemical methodologies, including LC-MS, SEC-RI, and UV-Vis, with minimal guidance.
- Independently design and execute method-development experiments for antibody and protein bioconjugations.
- Develop methods and refine characterization protocols as needed.
- Interpret results, plan next steps, compile final data summaries, and present results to stakeholders with minimal oversight.
- Provide oversight of experimental design and data review for junior staff members.
- Assist with scientific collaborations and contracted research as needed.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project needs and relay information to the group.
- May serve as a technical point of contact within the group.
- May lead innovation projects related to physicochemical characterization of protein reagents.
- Troubleshoot instrument problems and malfunctions.
- Maintain required training in accordance with BMS standard operating procedures.
- Complete notebooks and other documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Lead or contribute to writing and presenting findings through posters, publications, and oral presentations, internally and externally.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Annual incentive plan bonus
- National medical plans
- National dental plans
- National vision plan
- Health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO)
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave
- Accident and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
- Career and development prospects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
