Scientist I, Analytical Development (Contract)
About The Position
Ring Therapeutics Inc. is seeking a Scientist to join the Analytical Development & Testing team. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role supporting analytical testing and characterization of VDCs (Vector Drug Conjugates), VOCs (Vector Oligo Conjugates), and other conjugated biologics. The successful candidate will bring broad hands-on experience with analytical techniques and instrumentation, along with the ability to independently develop, optimize, and troubleshoot assays. This role is ideal for a versatile experimentalist who is comfortable working in a fast-evolving environment, adapting to changing priorities, and contributing to the development and optimization of new analytical methods.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field with 0-2 years of industry experience, or M.S. with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong background in protein science and demonstrated ability to independently develop, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical assays
- Broad hands-on experience with protein characterization techniques and analytical instrumentation
- Strong attention to detail and scientific problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs in a dynamic environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CE-SDS using capillary electrophoresis platforms (e.g., Maurice™, ProteinSimple or PA800 Plus, SCIEX)
- Experience with Orbitrap Exploris™ 240 Mass Spectrometer
- Experience with automated Western blot systems (Jess™, ProteinSimple) and Western blot
- Exposure to biologics analytical development environments
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on analytical testing Chromatography (SEC, HIC, IEX, RPC), MALS, Capillary electrophoresis (cIEF, CZE, CE-SDS) and other advanced technologies.
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot analytical methods for the characterization of proteins, conjugated biologics, and related modalities.
- Support analytical characterization of VDC (Vector Drug Conjugate) and VOC (Vector Oligo Conjugate) or other conjugated biologics, including payload-related analytics using HPLC and CE-based methods
- Characterize critical quality attributes (CQAs) such as purity, aggregation, size, and charge variants
- Perform sample preparation, assay setup, and analytical data analysis for routine analytical workflows
Benefits
- Certain employee benefits may be available to the contractor through the staffing company after meeting minimum criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
