Temporary Scientist I, Protein Science (12-Month Position)
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3 days ago
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Summary
ModeX Therapeutics, an OPKO Health company, is seeking a Temporary Scientist I, Protein Science for a 12-month position in Weston, MA. The role involves designing, producing, and characterizing novel therapeutic antibodies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About the Role
As a Temporary Scientist I, Protein Science, you will collaborate with colleagues from diverse scientific backgrounds to drive the design and production of innovative therapeutic molecules. Your responsibilities will include developing protein purification processes, optimizing biochemical/biophysical properties, and ensuring high-quality documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks.
About You
Required:
Advanced degree required: MS or PhD in protein science, biochemistry, structure biology or other related disciplines.
Lab experience required: MS with 8+ years or PhD with 2-3+ years of relevant lab and professional experience.
Skilled in common mammalian cell culture and recombinant protein expression using both transient and stable expression platforms.
Direct experience with various protein purification techniques including affinity, IEX and SEC chromatography and AKTA based purification platforms is required.
Familiar with routine biologics characterization and analytics technologies including BLI/SPR, ELISA, HPLC and UPLC.
Preferred:
Knowledge in antibody structure and function, and experience in antibody drug discovery and multispecific antibody development.
Excellent written and oral communication, organization, and data analysis skills.
Outstanding troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Highly adaptable to a fast-paced work environment and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within project teams.
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