Protein Characterization Specialist

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Proclinical Staffing Full time

Proclinical Staffing is seeking a dedicated and innovative Biochemical Development Specialist.

This is a contract position located in New Haven, CT.

Primary Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing development studies for clinical drug candidates and commercial products. This role requires a balance of independent work and team collaboration, with a focus on prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • BS or MS degree in Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Chemical Engineering, or a relevant field.
  • Understanding of protein stability, thermodynamics, and mechanism of protein degradation.
  • Experience with H/UPLC's, imaged capillary electrophoresis (iCE/Maurice), Ion Exchange Chromatography (IEX), Micro-flow imaging (MFI), light obscuration (LO), DLS, NanoTemper and DSC.
  • Proficiency with MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with electronic record keeping software, like ELN, EndNote, e-logbooks.
  • Ability to take initiative in problem solving and finding solutions to scientific challenges.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.

The Biochemical Development Specialist will:

  • Design and execute development studies for clinical drug candidates and commercial products.
  • Execute drug development studies including physicochemical characterization, particulate testing, and stability studies.
  • Assist in the preparation of internal technical reports on executed studies.
  • Participate in cross-functional development teams.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with sub-visible particulates characterization and testing.
  • Experience with biophysical testing and analytical testing.
  • Familiarity with regulatory guidelines.
  • High level proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.

About Proclinical Staffing:

Proclinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.


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