Scientist I or II - Biologics Downstream Process Development - FSP

at Parexel in Boise, Idaho, United States

We are looking to fill a Scientist 1 or 2 Biologics Downstream Process Development position working as a full-time employee of Parexel FSP on long-term assignment onsite at one of our clients located in Rahway, NJ . This position offers full benefits, sick time, 401K, paid holidays, and paid time off. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Qualifications - B.S./M.S. in chemical engineering, biological sciences, microbiology, structural biology, or related field

and relevant years of experience as listed below

+ Scientist 1 B.S. with 0-1 years of experience

+ Scientist 2 B.S. with 1-2 years of experience; M.S. with 0-1 years

Required Skills and Experience

+ Basic understanding of biochemical/biophysical properties of proteins

+ Knowledge of analytical characterization methods for proteins, particularly HPLC or UPLC -based separations methods such as size exclusion or ion exchange chromatography

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask

+ Ability to work within a team environment

+ Rigorous documentation of data in electronic lab notebooks is a requirement

Desired Skills and Experience

+ Knowledge or experience with lab automation tools like robotic liquid handlers such as TECAN

+ Knowledge or experience with purification unit operations (chromatography, filtration)

Responsibilities

+ Independently execute high-throughput chromatographic purification to support process development of programs at various stages in the pipeline

+ Complete analytical characterization of purified samples using HPLC / UPLC based methods

+ Perform lab scale chromatography and filtration experiments

+ Documentation of results in laboratory notebooks and contribute to technical reports

+ Collaborate with upstream and downstream process development and process analytical groups, coordinating submission schedules with multiple stakeholders

+ Contribute to a safe and compliant laboratory work environment

About Parexel

Parexel FSP includes the CMC Operations group. We provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies with qualified and talented technical professionals to support the development and delivery of new therapies.

For results-driven and caring individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world, Parexel is trusted by life sciences companies to meet their long-term staffing needs for scientists and engineers and related professionals in discovery and de