Associate Research Scientist at US Tech Solutions
Seattle, WA
About the Job
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job Description:
The Assoc. Scientist will join the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development (GDEPD) organization supporting analytical development for production and characterization of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and process related residuals, which are critical to generating groundbreaking cell therapies.
Responsibilities:
- Execute and troubleshoot analytical assays for characterization of LNPs (HPLC/UPLC, DLS, fluorescence-based methods, etc.).
- Assist in the design and evaluate the performance of new analytical development assays of LNPs including HPLC/UPLC, DLS, and fluorescence-based methods.
- Assist in establishing protocols for analytical assays.
- Manage the flow of samples, data, and analyses.
- Optimize workflows for assessing LNP attributes.
Experience:
- STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will ultimately be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset.
- Demonstrated and extensive experience with HPLC/UPLC.
- Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques (DLS, MALS-FFF, NTA, encapsulation efficiency, etc.)
Skills:
- Experience with mammalian cell-based assays which include flow cytometric readouts.
- Experience with ELISAs.
- Experience with the downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)
- Experience with adherent and suspension mammalian cell culture techniques
- Experience with production and purification of LNPs
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field (no PhD candidates)
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Podishetty
Email: podishetty@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 24-19238
