Associate Scientist II

Job Description

Job Description

1. Understanding the actual requirement

This is a mid-level Associate Scientist position specializing in polysaccharide modification, protein-polysaccharide conjugation, purification, and process development.

This is significantly more technical than the Associate Scientist I position.

The client is not simply looking for someone who can follow laboratory procedures. They need someone who can:

• Independently perform chemical modification and conjugation experiments.
• Optimize and troubleshoot conjugation reactions.
• Purify modified polysaccharides and conjugates.
• Perform advanced analytical characterization.
• Apply Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Interpret experimental results and recommend process improvements.

The single most important requirement is hands-on experience with conjugation process development and purification, particularly TFF and diafiltration.

2. Must-have technical skills – Recruiter priority

Priority

Skill

Importance

Critical

Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF)

Required

Critical

Diafiltration

Required

Critical

Purification process development

Required

Critical

SDS-PAGE / Western Blot

Required

Critical

HPLC

Required

Critical

SEC-MALS

Required

High

Polysaccharide-protein conjugation

Highly desirable

High

Click chemistry

Relevant chemistry

High

Design of Experiments (DoE)

Process optimization

High

FPLC chromatography

Purification

Preferred

Benchling

Laboratory documentation

Preferred

GMP / GLP

Regulated laboratory experience

Important: Do not confuse chromatography experience with purification process development. The client wants someone who has actually worked on purification processes, not just someone who has operated an HPLC instrument.

3. Ideal candidate backgrounds

Look for candidates with these job titles:

1. Associate Scientist – Conjugation Development
2. Associate Scientist – Process Development
3. Research Associate – Protein Purification
4. Scientist – Bioconjugation
5. Associate Scientist – Biologics Development
6. Research Associate – Carbohydrate Chemistry
7. Associate Scientist – Analytical Development
8. Research Scientist – Protein Chemistry

** Our Company offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a 401K.

Founded in 2015 and backed by two decades of hands-on experience, our strong insight on the enterprise ecosystem and its dynamics helps to offer a complete end-to-end solution. We automate recruitment processes with intelligent solutions to save time and money. Synkriom leads the industry with experience authentication of candidates.

Company Description

Founded in 2015 and backed by two decades of hands-on experience, our strong insight on the enterprise ecosystem and its dynamics helps to offer a complete end-to-end solution. We automate recruitment processes with intelligent solutions to save time and money. Synkriom leads the industry with experience authentication of candidates.