Research Scientist I; Protein Science

Research Scientist I; Protein Science in Buffalo, NY Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives. The Research Scientist I is expected to have foundational understanding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of protein purification and characterization, and protein crystallography. Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives. We proudly offer Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment) Career advancement opportunities Education reimbursement 401K program with matching contributions Learning platform And more! Responsibilities Produce cell pellets and purified recombinant proteins using literature references and in‑house standard operating protocols (SOPs) Characterize purified protein using SDS‑PAGE, analytical HPLC and protein concentrations Record experimental outcomes and recommendations in appropriate notebooks, reports and databases within the timelines provided by supervisor Conduct literature searches on new methods of generating biological materials; share findings and recommendations with supervisor and peers Organize work time so that several tasks or projects can be run concurrently; use time efficiently to complete tasks and produce products of desired quality on schedule; ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed on a timely basis Recommend and implement methods to increase the quality of products and/or services Keep accurate, legible and complete records of all experiments and observations; record all appropriate data electronically in Curia’s databases Submit acceptable written periodic reports; prepare summaries of experimental findings reliably and independently Discuss routinely with supervisor the status of assigned programs and potential problems Communicate orally and in writing unexpected occurrences which could adversely affect established timetables Conduct laboratory operations in a safe manner; maintain familiarity with the Safety Manual; exhibit safety awareness and safe work practices; follow responsible actions regarding chemical, radiological and biological disposal; maintain compliance with all regulations at the federal, state, and local levels Practice preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and replenish laboratory supplies as stock is depleted to prevent laboratory down-time Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field Preferred Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or related field Other Qualifications Must pass a background check Must pass a drug screen May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening Pay Range: $62,353.20 per year. Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr