Scientist I

Position Title: Scientist I
Work Location: Worcester, MA 01604
Assignment Duration: 12 Months (Possible extension)
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite

Position Summary: Discovery Biotherapeutics is seeking a research scientist to join a dynamic team supporting biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering. This position will impact projects by coordinating sample inventory, handoffs to cross-functional teams, reagent characterization, and data management.
Background & Context: The role supports Discovery Biotherapeutics programs focused on biologics drug discovery and multispecifics engineering.

Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for receiving and inventorying protein and plasmid samples produced internally or at CROs following best practices for sample management and handling.
* Support sample tracking and regularly update and maintain sample inventory database (eg Freezerpro).
* Coordinate sample handoffs and aliquoting as necessary to enable timely delivery of material to cross-functional teams.
* Perform biologics characterization (SEC, DSF, endotoxin measurement, MS) as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:
* BS or MS in biology or related field with 2+ years (BS), or 0+ years (MS) of pharmaceutical and/or relevant experience
* Experience with protein and biologics sample handling
* Knowledge of sample inventory management databases (e.g. Freezerpro)
* Excellent organizational skills to track multiple requests and sample deliveries to ensure timely material delivery
* Knowledge of analytical techniques to characterize proteins (e.g. SEC, MS, DSF)
* Familiarity with report generation and electronic notebook systems
* Skilled in usage of software programs, including MS Excel, Powerpoint, Word
* Experience interacting with CROs to coordinate and improve data transfer
* Excellent communication skills to coordinate sample handoffs to cross-functional teams and to provide feedback to data strategies, pharmacy, and information resources teams for new tool development

Preferred:
* Hands-on experience with analytical techniques including SEC, MS, endotoxin measurement, and DSF
* Experience with automation (e.g. Tecan, Hamilton, etc)
* Advanced Excel skills

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