Research Associate I/II

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Job description

The Position

The Protein Sciences organization within Research and Early Development (gRED) is seeking a highly motivated, scientifically curious, skilled, and productive research associate to advance efforts on drug discovery and gene therapy modalities in a contract role. This position offers hands-on experience in drug discovery. The candidate will be expected to work independently, to generate data and communicate results that drive project decisions.

Responsibilities

" Engineer therapeutics and perform biophysical, biochemical & biological analyses such as SPR/BLI for PPI assessment, enzymatic activity assays, cell culturing and transduction experiments

" Cell culture, flow cytometry and transduction efficiency experiments

" Operating FPLC for protein purification

" Independently design and execute well-controlled experiments

" Collect, analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate data

" Collaborate across research groups to support the development of therapeutics for both intracellular and extracellular targets

" Communicating with and presenting to collaborators across research community

Qualifications:

" BS, MS, or PhD in biochemistry, protein engineering, molecular biology, molecular virology or a related discipline, with significant wet-lab experience

" Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills required

" Knowledge of basic wet-lab skills including, but not limited to: protein purification (FPLC) and characterization, PCR, construct design, cloning, biochemical and biophysical assays

" Proficiency with SPR / BLI, mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and/or working with adeno associated viruses (AAVs) is preferred

" Motivated, collaborative, self-directed, efficient

" Meticulous, detail-oriented and organized, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills

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