Senior Research Associate, Protein Chemistry Biophysical Req# 2137
Encoded Therapeutics, United States
Job Description
Encoded Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company advancing precision medicines for a broad range of genetic disorders. Our mission is to unlock new opportunities for viral gene therapy through genomics-driven discovery. We focus on delivering life-changing advances for individuals with genetic disorders not addressable with current approaches. For more information, please visit www.Encoded.com.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics and therapeutics and participate in the development of a diverse therapeutic pipeline driven by a transformative core technology. The Protein Chemistry and Biophysical team is an integral part of the Encoded research engine. Our main focus is to provide high quality vectors to support research from drug candidate discoveries to preclinical studies.
We are seeking a driven and highly organized Senior Research Associate to join our Protein Chemistry and Biophysical team. A qualified candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing protein chemistry and biophysical characterization methods. This individual will collaborate with peers across functions in Quality Control, Process Development and Analytical Development departments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize protein chemistry and biophysical characterization methods.
- Support and execute sample analysis using relevant assays to support analytical development and process development.
- Collaborate with the Quality Control department during feasibility/transferring process.
- Conduct lab testing, analyze data and review results.
- Operate under Good Documentation Practice for efficient data management and retrieval.
- Carefully document procedure and results in electronic notebook
- Work on multiple projects to meet departmental and organizational goals.
Requirements
- MSc/BSc in a relevant area of specialization (analytical chemistry, biochemistry, immunology or virology) plus 3+/5+ years of industry experience.
- Experience in immunoassay development, including but not limited to plate-based ELISA, MSD, Gyrolab and Luminex.
- Experience in HPLC (SEC, RPLC, IEX) and CE analysis is a plus.
- Experience in writing SOPs, developmental and technical reports.
- Experience in working in a GLP environment is desirable.
- Highly motivated, flexible and independent, yet successful in a group setting.
- Strong technical skills along with key competencies including attention to detail, meticulous execution of protocol, excellent organizational and interpersonal capabilities.
- Familiarity with basic statistical analysis tools and applications.
- Personnel characteristics of integrity, teamwork and commitment to excellence to fit with Encoded core values for success.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
- Meaningful stock option grants
- PTO, sick time and holiday pay
- Generous Parental Leave program
- Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
- STD, LTD, Life and ADamp;D
- Professional development opportunities
- Team-building events
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Purple Tie dry cleaning service
- Fitness center
Encoded is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Encoded is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Encoded are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location in which we operate. Encoded will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Encoded encourages applicants of all ages.
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