Scientist III - Onsite

Roth Staffing is looking for a Scientist III within the medical technologies firm.
Pay Rate: $64.00-$69.71 per hour
This is onsite role in Alameda, CA and 6 months Temp/contract role with potential to extend

The role is to purify recombinant antibodies, bispecific antibodies and recombinant proteins using industry-standard practices to support the group's discovery and pipeline efforts.
Will use AKTA systems and chromatography with antibodies.
Experience: Ideal candidate will have a lot of hands-on experience in antibody purification as a protein scientist.

Top Skills:
1. Experienced and knowledgeable with demonstrated proficiency and proven track record in therapeutic monoclonal antibody purification using AKTA and antibody characterization.
2. Strong AKTA experience
3. Experience purifying therapeutic monoclonal antibodies
4. Prior experience in a discovery-stage biotech or pharmaceutical organization. Candidates with only academic research experience are likely not competitive

Strong Plus:
Experience with protein and antibody characterization, including SEC-HPLC

Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Purify recombinant antibodies, bispecific antibodies and recombinant proteins using industry-standard practices to support the group's discovery and pipeline efforts.
* Be proficient in different purification technologies (e.g. ProA, CH1, and IEX) to support antibody and protein purification using AKTA systems and HT purification processes.
* Provide scientific input on protein/antibody production, purification, and characterization to support the discovery and preclinical development of biotherapeutic candidates.
* Play a role in assessing protein structure/function and protein quality as applied towards the evaluation of biologics for developability and large-scale manufacturing.
* Comply with company health and safety policies and general laboratory practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* No supervisory responsibilities required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline and at least 7 years of related experience or
Master's degree in related discipline and 4-5 years of related experience or
PhD + 0-3 years of related experience
EXPERIENCE:
· Experienced and knowledgeable with demonstrated proficiency and proven track record in therapeutic monoclonal antibody purification using AKTA and antibody characterization.
· Experience writing summaries, reports, analyzing, interpretating and presenting scientific data/results to internal collaborators.
· Knowledgeable in the purification of proteins and antibodies using various modes of chromatography (affinity, size-exclusion, ion-exchange and HIC).
· Knowledgeable in protein and antibody characterization suitable to ensure developability and large-scale production using efficient and streamlined processes.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Laboratory-based
* Travel not required

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.