Bioconjugation Chemistry Specialist

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States R&D Partners Full time
Scientist, Bioconjugation Chemistry

R&D Partners is seeking a highly skilled Scientist, Bioconjugation Chemistry to join our Research and Development department on a 12-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and optimize bioconjugation strategies for polymers, proteins/peptides, lipids, and oligonucleotides to support discovery and development of novel therapeutics.
  • Design and implement new linker chemistries and bioconjugation methods for targeted drug delivery.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and implement purification and analytical characterization approaches for QC and validation.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to drive science forward from the bench and serve as a bioconjugation technical lead and subject matter expert.
  • Present results during internal and external meetings and participate in scientific proceedings.
Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, or related field with 0-2 years of industry/post-doc experience.
  • Strong foundation in macromolecular chemistry, bioconjugation, analytical chemistry, and/or chemical biology.
  • Experience with different bioconjugation strategies and optimizations thereof for polymers, proteins/peptides, lipids, oligonucleotides, and other biomolecules.
  • Prior experience in biochemistry techniques and analytical methods such as SEC-MALs, LCMS, SPR/BLI, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, enzyme activity assays, etc.
  • Strong analytical mindset and chemistry problem-solving with creative thinking.
Why Choose R&D Partners?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan, employee assistance program, long-term disability, weekly payroll, expense reimbursement, and online timecard approval.

R&D Partners is a global functional service provider and strategic staffing resource specializing in scientific, clinical research & engineering. We provide job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

R&D Partners is an equal-opportunity employer.



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