Research Scientist II; Protein Science

Curia

1d • $68,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Research Scientist II; Protein Science in Hopkinton, MA Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives The Research Scientist II, Protein Science will be responsible for assisting in the development of purification parameters to support protein manufacturing. The position will be responsible for general lab support, executing projects within the laboratory, writing study/research plans, and summarizing data to clients and colleagues via technical reports. 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. We proudly offer 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience with protein purification using standard biochemical techniques (HPLC, AKTA, or similar), OR
• Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field with a minimum 0-2 years’ experience with protein purification using standard biochemical techniques (HPLC, AKTA, or similar)
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mAb purification, HPLC, SDS-PAGE
• Experience with depth filtration and tangential flow filtration (TFF)

Responsibilities

• Perform routine purification of mAb and non-mAb proteins using standard chromatographic techniques (HPLC, AKTA, or similar).
• Develop new purification procedures using chromatographic and other techniques
• Perform filtration process development studies (depth filtration, viral filtration, ultrafiltration and diafiltration, UF/DF)
• Perform in-process analytical testing to evaluate the biochemical properties of purified biomolecules (SDS-PAGE, UPLC, etc.)
• Provide general lab support and management
• Communicate project updates and technical reports to supervisor and senior level management
• Identify and promptly troubleshoot technical issues

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees