Research Associate, Binding and Characterization
Cambridge, Massachusetts- Job Level: Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
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Job Description
Objective / Purpose:
The Global Biologics Biological Generation and Analytics team seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, and team-oriented individual to join us. The position requires technical understanding of binding interactions and instrumentation used for binding, BLI and SPR. Individual will be responsible for understanding and interpreting data generated. The individual will be required to work with peers to design and implement binding experiments. This position requires the ability to perform in team setting.
Accountabilities:
- Data Analysis and Interpretation:
- Analyze and interpret data generated from binding experiments to derive meaningful conclusions that support project objectives.
- Experimental Design and Implementation:
- Collaborate with peers to design innovative binding experiments. Implement these designs effectively to achieve accurate and reliable results.
- Instrument Operation and Maintenance:
- Operate BLI and SPR instruments with precision, ensuring proper maintenance and calibration to uphold data integrity.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively within a team setting, contributing to a positive work environment by sharing insights, expertise, and supporting team members.
- Communication and Reporting:
- Communicate findings through written reports and presentations, ensuring clarity and comprehensiveness in data representation.
Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral):
- MS or BS degree in scientific discipline
- Preferred experience in industry 1 year
- Be energetic and enthusiastic team player
- Understanding of SPR and BLI technology, hands on experience preferred
- Other biophysical capabilities such as cIEF, CE-SDS, SEC, NanoDSF, mass spectrometry understanding and hands on experience preferred.
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For Location:
USA - MA - Cambridge - Binney StU.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$26.92 - $42.31The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
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