Temp Research Associate I, Protein Sciences
2 weeks ago
**Headquarters Location**:South San Francisco, CA
**Travel Required**:0-5%
**Reports To**:Sr. Scientist I, Protein Sciences & Early CMC
**Department**:Protein Sciences
**Position Type**: Temporary (12 months), Non-Exempt
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**About CytomX Therapeutics**:
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**Who You Are and What You’ll Do**:
You are passionate about life sciences and making a difference to cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers. You will be responsible for Quality Control (QC) analysis, lab inventory management and distribution of protein and DNA reagents for discovery and development programs, formulation of samples for in vivo studies, and aiding in protein purification and transfection projects as needed for the Protein Sciences department.
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**Responsibilities**:
- Manage the inventory, storage, and distribution of protein reagents utilizing an automated system.
- Communicate clearly with other departments and individuals to help fulfill protein, DNA, and formulation requests.
- Support the in vivo studies by providing required therapeutic agents in appropriate dosing formulations utilizing aseptic technique.
- Manage the fulfillment of routine protein requests to support all discovery efforts.
- Prepare buffers and reagents to support Protein Sciences group.
- Conduct QC testing such as protein concentration, SDS-PAGE, endotoxin measurement, and aggregation as required.
- Manage and perform Quality Control testing of DNA plasmids for protein production.
- Assist in sample preparation and basic data analysis for LC-MS studies.
- Manage the shipment of samples to CROs.
- Support with protein production and purification as required.
- Aliquot and inventory proteins from large size to smaller volumes under sterile conditions
- Maintain general laboratory upkeep and lab inventory supplies such as buffers, reagents, and other consumables.
- Follow all laboratory safety guidelines and practices while performing all the above tasks.
**Minimum Qualifications**:
- BS in Biochemistry or related discipline with 0-1 years of experience in the biotechnology or biopharma industry OR 2-4+ year of experience in the biotechnology or biopharma industry, regardless of degree.
- A good understanding of protein characterization assays such as concentration determination, endotoxin measurements, SDS-PAGE, and SEC.
- A very solid academic understanding of the basics of DNA and proteins.
- Some previous experience with preparing buffers and other reagents.
- Experience using a pipette.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, including Powerpoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong organizational skills, even in fast-moving, dynamic environments.
- Good interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
- Ability to be adaptable and resilient with a focus on problem-solving.
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Experience with aseptic technique.
- Expertise in operating the Tecan and AKTA systems.
- Experience in DNA sequence analysis.
- Experience in protein purification.
**How You Will Work**:
- Demonstrates **collaboration and teamwork**. Works well with others and understands that collaboration leads to better results.
- Possesses strong **communication** skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally. Listens actively to build understanding.
- Exhibits strong **interpersonal** **skills** and **self-awareness**. Builds and cultivates strong and enduring relationships with others. Acts with humility and understands own strengths and weaknesses.
- Shows **continuous improvement** and a commitment to **self-management and development**. Operates with a continuous improvement mindset and continuously seeks to expand own knowledge and capabilities.
- Demonstrates a **patient focus**. Puts the patient first in actions and decisions taken.
**Compensation, Benefits, and So Much More**
- The expected salary range for this role based on the primary location for this position in California Starts at $33 per hour. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- A great environment where we work collaboratively, leverage each other’s strengths, and work toward a shared vision with our common goals of doing the best thing for patients.
**Conditions of Employment***
- Background investigations are required for all positions at CytomX, consistent with applicable law.
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