Who we are:
Maravai LifeSciences translates extraordinary science into everyday miracles, helping biotech, biopharma, and life sciences companies everywhere deliver novel vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. We are global leaders in providing products and services within the fields of nucleic acid production and biologics safety testing to many of the world's leading biopharma, vaccine, diagnostics, and cell and gene therapy companies.
At Maravai, we believe that diverse perspectives are the foundation of innovation. Through an inclusive and equitable culture where every team member is inspired to bring their best selves to work, we cultivate an environment in which we can lead together, providing differentiated value to our customers, and enabling the miracles of science. For over 35 years, Maravai’s portfolio companies have served as a catalyst for innovative, lifesaving technology for humanity. Pioneering nucleotide research since its inception, we are now leading the way in the rapidly expanding mRNA market.
Your next role as a Miracle Maker
Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Custom Development team as an Associate Scientist, Biochemistry. The Associate Scientist is responsible for lab bench sample preparation, chromatography, large format 2D-electrophoresis, spot counting, LC-MS, data analysis, and report writing and review. Demonstrated working knowledge of lab-based research, method development, testing, custom services life science or pharmaceutical industrial application is preferred. The Senior Lab Technician will execute protocols under the direct supervision of the Director.
How you will make an impact:
- Receive, label, store, and report customer samples.
- Perform chromatography of customer samples via FPLC and 2D-PAGE.
- Analyze 2D-PAGE data with spot counting software and write reports.
- Author SOPs and develop new data analysis tools.
- Maintain lab instruments and consumable steady state levels.
- Maintain sample inventory and defrost refrigerators and freezers.
- Dispose of hazardous chemicals in compliance with EHS.
- Place purchase orders via ERP software.
- Record data in lab notebooks and data binders.
- Present data at lab meetings.
- Perform buffer exchange and sample concentrations.
- Develop and optimize workflows.
- Prepare LC solvents in scheduled intervals.
- Perform Mass Spectrometer calibrations.
- Perform Proteomics sample preparation for Mass Spectrometry projects.
- Document Mass Spectrometry Run data.
- Prepare Mass Spectrometry operation standards and assess control performance against acceptance criteria
- Perform other functions and duties as required.
The skills and experience that you will bring:
- Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or similar Life Science
- BS and 2 years of experience
- AS and 4 years of experience
- Experience documenting work in laboratory notebooks; GLP/GDP experience a plus.
- Experience running FPLC, HPLC, UHPLC, or LC-MS
- Executing protocols and analyzing data a plus
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
#LI-Onsite
The benefits of being a #MiracleMaker:
- You have the potential to change, improve, and save lives around the world.
- You have the opportunity to be a part owner in Maravai through RSU grants and optional employee stock purchase plans.
- We offer comprehensive medical plans and HSA/FSA options.
- Fertility & family planning assistance.
- A variety of additional optional benefits and insurance options, including pet insurance.
- Retirement contributions.
- Holidays & Paid Time Off.
Benefits may vary by region and employment type and do not apply to temporary employees or contractors. See a comprehensive list of benefits at our Benefits & growth site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/benefits-and-growth/
To view more opportunities to become a #MiracleMaker, visit our career site at https://www.maravai.com/careers/
Cygnus Technologies, a Maravai LifeSciences company, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences discipline
- 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
- Hands-on experience with cell culture systems and basic biologics workflows
- Proficiency in biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including ELISA and electrophoresis
- Experience documenting work in laboratory notebooks in GLP/GMP environments
What We Do
Cygnus Technologies, part of Maravai LifeSciences, is the biopharmaceutical industry’s partner in host cell protein (HCP) and other process-related impurity detection and analytics. In addition, Cygnus now provides innovative viral clearance solutions as well. Cygnus helps companies developing therapeutic proteins, vaccines, antibodies, plasma derivatives and gene therapies to ensure the safety of biotherapeutics prior to human trials, regulatory approval and commercial release. Cygnus provides analytical tools and solutions delivering insights to improve bioprocess development for faster regulatory approval and better clinical outcomes. Cygnus is an industry pioneer responsible for developing and commercializing the first generic assay kits for HCP detection. Its reputation for quality is recognized by the industry and global regulatory agencies. It continues to advance the science of bioprocess impurity detection with new breakthroughs, including its Antibody Affinity Extraction™ (AAE) technology and orthogonal methods of HCP analysis that integrate Mass Spectrometry, AAE and ELISA. To reduce the cost and risk associated with viral clearance studies, Cygnus also offers a unique approach that utilizes non-infectious mock virus particles through its MockV™ virus clearance kits. Cygnus’ proprietary technology, available through its off-the-shelf and custom analytics programs, sets the gold standard for enabling HCP and other bioprocess impurity antibody assays. Cygnus delivers best-in-class customer service and technical expertise, operational excellence and ISO-9001:2015 certified quality management systems. Founded by Ken Hoffman in 1997, Cygnus continues to support and advance technology in order to improve biotherapeutic safety and accelerate the movement of new therapeutics through the development and regulatory approval process. Located in Southport, North Carolina, Cygnus Technologies is online at www.cygnustechnologies.com.
