Scientist #26-23545

US Tech Solutions • Thousand Oaks, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

In this vital role you will be part of the BEAM group providing scientific and technical expertise to support early discovery research through to later stage molecule optimization and late-stage selection of company’s pipeline of drug candidates. This position is an exciting opportunity to unlock the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics.

Requirements

• PHD or Masters degree with 2 YOE
• Liquid chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Protease digestion, intact protein analysis, peptide mapping

Nice To Haves

• Experience using high-throughput MS like Rapidfire-MS is a plus.
• Experience with protein digestion and RPLC-MS/MS to map protein sequence and characterize post translational modifications such as deamidation, isomerization and oxidation and associated data processing would be a plus.
• Experience generating, processing and using large LC-MS analytical data sets
• Experience with both ESI and MALDI techniques would be useful
• Knowledge of multiple mass spectrometric (MassHunter, XCalibur, MassLynx) chromatographic (ChemStation, Chromeleon) control software is preferred.
• Knowledge of GeneData Expressionist data processing software is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical processing of data, including related software such as, but not limited to Excel, Spotfire or JMP is preferred

Responsibilities

• Experience using analytical characterization techniques such as RPLC-MS for intact protein, reduced and subunit protein mass analysis.
• Communicate (verbal and in written) scientific concepts and results
• Work independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines
• Follow protocols and procedures, maintain accurate records in an electronic lab notebook

What This Job Offers

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