Bio-conjugation Scientist
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Job Info

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A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Bio-conjugation Scientist.

Title: Bio-conjugation Scientist
Location:: South SFO 94080 CA USA
Duration :: 12 months contract on W2

Comments/Instructions:

• Minimum 08 years of relevant industry experience is needed with BS/MS and 05 years with PHD.
• Required: Hands on experience with conjugation, purification and characterization of antibody drug conjugates, and experience using analytical techniques/instrumentation, including chromatographic techniques such as HIC (Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography) and RP (Reverse Phase), SEC, SDS-PAGE, UV?Vis.

Responsibilities:

• This is a Bio-conjugation Scientist role with MRL SSF Discovery Chemistry group.
• Merck is currently seeking highly motivated and exceptional a Bio-conjugation Scientist for position within the Discovery Chemistry Department located at our South San Francisco, CA site.
• The successful candidate will join multidisciplinary, highly collaborative discovery teams to invent novel medicines by applying optimized conjugation protocols, analytical techniques, and data analysis to synthesize drug candidates and intermediates.
• Successful candidates must have excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills in a team environment.
• Additionally, it is expected that the successful candidate will learn quickly through on-the-job training to become increasingly skilled and independent in reaction setup, route design and optimization.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Perform bioconjugations of linker-payload combinations to antibodies with emphasis on in-house established methods
• Selection and application of appropriate purification techniques for biologics (i.e., SEC, hydrophobic interaction chromatography, ion exchange chromatography)
• Acquisition and interpretation of analytical data such as LC/MS.

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications include a B.S./M.S/ PHD in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field, with industrial or academic experience.
• Hands on experience with conjugation, purification and characterization of antibody drug conjugates, and experience using analytical techniques/instrumentation, including chromatographic techniques such as HIC (Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography) and RP (Reverse Phase), SEC, SDS-PAGE, UV?Vis.
• Nice to have skills: Biologics analytic experience, purification techniques.
• Must have: Bio-conjugation experience, protein biochemistry and Chemistry background.
• Personality: Team player, Adheres to timeline, Communicative and collaborative.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Thank you!
Ramesh Tummala
ramesh.tummala@innovasolutions.com
(+1) 678-648-7395

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: Between $70.00/hr. to $72.63/hr.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

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