Job Description
Job Description
Title: Bench Scientist - I
Location: 1100 N. Arlington Heights Rd Suite 400, Pearl River, NY 10965
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
- This is a laboratory-based position within the Vaccines Early Bioprocess Analytical Development group. The individual will perform routine sample testing, analytical method development and assay qualification studies in support of early vaccine development.
- Assays are primarily based on high performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (LC-MS), but other analytical techniques will be used as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform sample preparation and testing in support of vaccine development, including bioprocess and formulation development, release, stability, characterization, and adjuvant compatibility studies.
- Document experiments, analyze data, and provide conclusions from sample testing and method development/qualification experiments using an electronic laboratory notebook.
Skills:
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation relevant to protein biochemistry.
- Ability to follow and adapt scientific protocols with attention to detail. Strong documentation and data interpretation skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Good working knowledge of protein biochemistry.
- Experience with HPLC and/or mass spectrometry plus.
Education/Experience:
- Degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- 0-2 years’ experience required.