Scientist- Applied Biocatalysis
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
1 hour ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity to support our client in applied biocatalysis. The Principal Scientist will be responsible for using enzymatic reactions to prepare chiral intermediates and optimize reaction conditions to accelerate process development. The candidate will also be responsible for writing and reviewing documentation regularly updating notebooks providing updates to management following all safety protocols in the laboratory and supporting other laboratory activities as needed.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work in a collaborative environment implement biocatalysis under the guidance of a SME and take full responsibility for a research project.
- Run enzymatic reactions isolate pure products and optimize the reactions to develop scalable processes.
- Develop assays to evaluate enzyme activity use high throughput experimentation to prepare enzyme plates and immobilize enzymes on resins
- Perform chiral analysis using UPLC and GC and characterize the products using NMR and MS.
- Analyze experimental data and properly document experiments (electronic lab notebook and records).
- Generate protocols reports and presentations on performed experiments.
- Perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Perform other laboratory-based activities as required.
Qualifications :
BASIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A PhD degree in chemistry biocatalysis biochemistry or a related scientific discipline is required; experienced candidate is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in project priorities and timelines.
- Highly self-motivated organized detail-oriented with a can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a laboratory particularly in enzyme-catalyzed reactions enzyme kinetics protein engineering photo-biocatalysis fermentation enzyme immobilization or enzyme assays is preferred but not required
- A working knowledge of common analytical instruments including HPLC GC KF NMR and MS is preferred.
- Experience in chromatography is a plus.
- Understanding of pharmaceuticals development and cGMP principles is a plus
Additional Information :
Position is Full Time Monday Friday First Shift. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cambridge MA are encouraged to apply. Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options.
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Eligibility for potential yearly Bonus & Merit-Based Pay Increases
- Compensation Range: $53 - $56/hr
Eurofins is a M/F Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Machine Learning
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Research & Development
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more
