Senior Scientist, Protein Sciences

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Position Summary 

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Senior Scientist to join the Discovery Biotherapeutics Department in San Diego. The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated expertise in protein sciences including protein expression and purification, process optimization, biochemistry, and automation. Responsibilities will include a range of activities related to protein expression, purification, and characterization of complex antibodies. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the design, optimization, and execution of multi-step purification, analytical data interpretation, troubleshooting and formulation of final product, while maintaining a highly productive and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Execute multiple and concurrent protein production projects to enable downstream R&D activities. Productions will utilize several platforms, including transient Expi293, ExpiCHO, and stable CHO expression.
• Possess a detailed understanding of recombinant standard and alternative (bi-/multi-specific) antibody production methods and expression optimization.
• Demonstrate a track record of initiative, creativity, organization, and independent performance at a high level combined with attention to detail and adherence to timelines/deliverables, and documentation.
• Participate on project teams to discover, optimize, and manufacture antibody-based biologics, and should be highly effective in collaborating with internal and external team members and CRO’s.
• Special emphasis will be placed on automated antibody purification, which will involve working with Cytiva AKTA (Pure/Avant) and Unicorn software.
• The candidate will show an independent ability to design purification methods, understand biochemical concepts and interpret data to generate and improve design. 
• Mono and bispecific antibody purification: concentrating supernatants, preparation and packing of chromatography columns, and conducting endotoxin free chromatography, including operating preparative and analytical chromatography systems.
• Deep understanding of the principals of purification; CEIX, HIC, SEC, Affinity, Multi-modal, AEIX and how to apply them to complex antibody modalities.
• Analytical characterization: Endotoxin measurements, protein quantitation assays, analytical HPLC chromatography (anHIC, anSEC), Capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS and cIEF)
• Storing, inventorying, and ordering department supplies and chemicals and preparing chemical solutions according to department procedures, specifications, or supervisory instructions.
• Participates on cross-functional teams by performing assigned experiments and offering technical advice at team meetings; shares technical expertise with other colleagues; trains or provides guidance to other personnel, if needed.
• Will maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Experience in external partnership management, due diligence for technology evaluation, project leadership and matrix management are a plus.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of academic or industry experience 

or    

• Master’s Degree with 5+ years of academic or industry experience or 

or 

• PhD with 2+ years of academic or industry experience 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years of academic or industry experience 
• Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience with aseptic technique, cell culture, transient and stable recombinant protein production and protein purification.
•    Antibody/protein analysis and characterization including, but not limited to SDS-PAGE, A280, CE-SDS, cIEF, AnSEC, AnHIC, Endotoxin.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
•    Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
•    Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
• Automated liquid handling using the Lynx.
• Sample inventory management.
•    Experience and knowledge of protein and antibody sequences, antibody databases and data management systems, and ELN.
• Bispecific antibody purification is desired.
• Must be very detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time-management and multitasking skills.
• Have outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities.
• Display excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with employees at all levels of the organizational structure.
• Must be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, well organized and work effectively as part of a team.

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