Bench Scientist

Job Title: Bench Scientist Location: Chesterfield, MO Type: Contract Overview Leading pharmaceutical company looking for a Bench Scientist.

Ideal candidates should have bachelors or masters with 0-3 years of work experience and a familiarity with biologics such as proteins, enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, or antibody drug conjugates and how to characterize them with analytical techniques Responsibilities Support the development of parenteral formulations for biotherapeutic modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, proteins, and vaccines.

Perform rapid, comprehensive characterization of candidate molecules to determine the stability profile.

This will be achieved by applying various biophysical, biochemical, particulates characterization techniques such as HPLC (SE-HPLC, IEX, HIC, RP-HPLC), Capillary Gel electrophoresis (CGE), imaged Capillary Electrophoresis (iCE), Spectroscopy techniques, light obscuration, microflow imaging and additional characterization techniques.

Provide general laboratory support, including ordering/replacement of reagents and consumables, general maintenance of equipment, continuous improvement activities, and participating in periodic lab inspections.

The incumbent must be able to interact effectively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists for formulation optimization and overall candidate progression.

This position will be responsible for preparing data summary presentations, providing data verification support, compiling data, and using lab-based systems for data collection such as Empower and electronic laboratory notebooks.

Effective communication skills are required for interactions with laboratory scientists, project managers and colleagues from numerous functions.

Requirements Essential: Familiarity with biologics such as proteins, enzymes, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, or antibody drug conjugates and how to characterize them with analytical techniques Desirable: Familiarity with HPLC, Capillary electrophoresis, and other analytical techniques Strong computer skills and experience with lab-based computer systems Ability to collect and analyze data sets EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum: B.S./M.S.

in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Biology or equivalent with 0-3 years of work experience Benefits System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Ref: #568-Clinical