Research Scientist I; Protein Science

Curia • Buffalo, NY

10h

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: 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 materialsShare 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
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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