Katalyst CRO · 3 months ago
Scientist III
Worcester, MA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expKatalyst CRO is focused on providing analytical development services, and they are seeking a Scientist III to join their Analytical Characterization Group. The role involves developing and executing analytical methods to characterize biological entities and support product and process development.
AnalyticsBiopharmaData ManagementHuman ResourcesQuality Assurance
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or master's 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
Proficient with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Excellent written communication, oral communication, organization, and multitasking skills
Hardworking and motivated to drive both efficiency and quality
Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and appropriate handling of materials
Preferred
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
Company
Katalyst CRO
Katalyst CRO | Advancing Healthcare & Life Sciences with Expert Research & Regulatory Solutions Katalyst Healthcare & Life Sciences (Katalyst CRO) is a Global Contract Research and Knowledge Process Outsourcing Organization (CRO) dedicated to driving innovation in research, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide.
51-200 employees
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