Job Title: Associate Scientist
Location: Thousand Oaks CA (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months with possible extension
Terms: Contract W2
Description:
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
• Experience using analytical characterization techniques such as RPLC-MS for intact protein, reduced and subunit protein mass analysis. Experience using high-throughput MS like Rapidfire-MS is a plus.
• Experience with protein digestion and RPLC-MS/MS to map and characterize post translational modifications such as deamidation, isomerization and oxidation and associated data processing would be a plus.
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA 100% on-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours (8 hours/day)
The ideal candidate is an Associate Scientist with hands-on LC-MS experience who is comfortable working in a lab-based environment and supporting ongoing analytical pipelines. This individual has direct experience with chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques and is interested in developing or expanding expertise in protein mass analysis.
Strong candidates may come from either industry or academic settings and may hold a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant lab experience. Degree level is less important than demonstrated technical capability. Experience with post-translational modifications, protein analysis, and MS-related software tools is preferred but not required, as training can be provided for candidates with a solid LC-MS foundation.
This role is well suited for someone who values hands-on lab work, enjoys working as part of a collaborative technical team, and is looking to build depth in protein-focused analytical workflows within a structured, on-site laboratory setting.
Job Details:
Mass spectrometry scientist and analytical protein chemist with a consistent track record in biopharmaceutical protein support, scientific eminence and leadership and mentoring skills.
In this vital role you will be part of the BEAM group providing scientific and technical expertise to support early discovery research through to later stage molecule optimization and late-stage selection of pipeline of drug candidates. This position is an exciting opportunity to unlock the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing, and delivering innovative human therapeutics.
Experience using analytical characterization techniques such as RPLC-MS for intact protein, reduced and subunit protein mass analysis. Experience using high-throughput MS like Rapidfire-MS is a plus.
Experience with protein digestion and RPLC-MS/MS to map and characterize post translational modifications such as deamidation, isomerization and oxidation and associated data processing would be a plus.
Experience generating, processing and using large LC-MS analytical data sets
Experience with both ESI and MALDI techniques would be useful
Communicate (verbal and in written) scientific concepts and results
Work independently in advancing projects and studies within required deadlines
Follow protocols and procedures, maintain accurate records in an electronic lab notebook