Associate Scientist - Sample Management and Logistics

Job Description:

• The Protein and Bioanalytical Sciences (PBS) team is committed to creating and delivering quality novel research test articles for preclinical evaluation of antibody-based cancer treatments.

• This position is responsible for preparing test articles, shipping materials (both domestically & internationally), and assisting with logistical duties on behalf of various Oncology Research Unit (ORU) departments. Materials include - but are not limited to - Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs), proteins, toxic linker payloads, and bioanalysis study samples.

• Additional duties include performing routine inventory maintenance and sample organizing activities.

• Helping shape a new team handling and organizing outgoing and incoming research grade material for our scientists and business partners to conduct scientific research and collaboration with more efficiency.

• Regular maintenance and auditing of robust inventories

• Performing inventory recalling activities for request fulfilment including sample preparation including aliquoting, sample checks (i.e UV-Vis)

• Timely material recording and facilitation with Shipping and Receiving documentation

• Managing large reagent inventories with Freezerworks software.

• Evaluating and building new lab efficiencies towards sample management and logistic processes

• Regular collaboration with team members and strong communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or related field with 0-2 years relevant experience, or equivalent.

• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to perform routine tasks independently and commitment to high quality analysis and meticulous documentation.

• Willingness to work with potent cytotoxic compounds and following safety protocols.

• Hands-on laboratory experience (excluding college coursework).

• Protein and/or antibody and small compound handling experience.

• Practical and general knowledge and experience in a laboratory setting.

• Experience with automated lab equipment and protocols is a plus.

• Experience working with protein liquid chromatography or spectroscopy instrumentation.

• Prior experience working with electronic lab notebooks and/or LIMS systems.

• Ability to work in cold environment

• Lab Experience

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.