Research Scientist I; Protein Science

Curia • Buffalo, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Research Scientist I is expected to have foundational understanding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the following disciplines: Molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, insect cell culture, microbiology, protein purification and characterization, and protein crystallography. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field

Responsibilities

• Produce cell pellets and purified recombinant proteins using literature references, in-house standard operating protocols (SOPs)
• Characterize purified protein using SDS-PAGE, analytical HPLC and protein concentrations
• Record experimental outcomes and recommendations in appropriate notebooks, reports and databases within the timelines provided by supervisor
• Conduct literature searches on new methods of generating biological materials
• Share findings and recommendations with supervisor and peers.
• Organize work time so that several tasks or projects are run concurrently.
• Use time efficiently to complete tasks and produce products of desired quality on schedule.
• Ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis
• Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services
• Keep accurate, legible and complete records of all experiments and observations.
• Record all appropriate data electronically in Curia’s databases
• Submit acceptable written periodic reports.
• Prepare summaries of experimental findings reliably and independently
• Discuss routinely with supervisor the status of assigned programs and potential problems.
• Communicate orally and in writing unexpected occurrences which could adversely affect established timetables
• Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner.
• Maintain familiarity with the Safety Manual.
• Exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices.
• Follow responsible actions regarding chemical, radiological and biological disposal.
• Maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels
• Practice preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and replenish laboratory supplies as stock is depleted to prevent laboratory “down-time”

Benefits

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level