Scientist III

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Scientist III for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in
Worcester, MA. Details for the position are as follows:




- Pay: $60-70/hr.
- 4-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.






Responsibilities:





- Perform mass spectrometry analyses (i.e., intact/reduced mass analysis by LC-MS and peptide mapping by LC-MS) of Client's biologics to provide sequence verification and post-translational modification profiles.

- Independently perform separation methods (e.g., fractionation & analysis of variants) using HPLC and AKTA
- Perform biophysical methods (e.g., DSC) of Client's biologics to support characterization studies.

- Design and execute experiments for method development and/or investigations.
- Support process development by performing raw material analysis using vibrational spectroscopy and executing metabolomics experiments using mass spectrometry.

- Generate and communicate precise, reliable, and reproducible data in a timely manner.

- Organize and document experiments and results in an electronic laboratory notebook.

- Draft protocols, method development reports, and technical characterization reports.

- Maintain lab equipment.





Qualifications:





- Bachelors or Masters in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or related technical discipline with typically 5+ (BS) or 2+ (MS) years of relevant experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry setting.

- Hands-on experience with protein mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and protein biophysical characterization.

- Knowledge of HPLC or AKTA instrumentation
- Fundamental understanding of protein structure, post-translational modifications, and analytical methods used for protein characterization.

- Working knowledge of bioinformatics tools to process and analyze mass spectrometry data is highly desirable.

- Knowledge of vibrational spectroscopy (e.g., IR, NIR and Raman) and multivariate analysis is desirable.

- Proficient with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).






If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.



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