Associate Scientist
Hays

Job Info

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The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Associate Scientist in Seattle, WA.

Role Description

Key Responsibilities:
• Material generation of purified mRNA
• Execute and troubleshoot IVT and downstream process development experiments
• Manage the flow of samples and data with various downstream users of mRNA
• Assist in the design of experiments and interpretation of data
• Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation
• Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions
• Author technical reports, study memos, and protocols Basic Qualifications:
• STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset
• Hands-on experience with the downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)
• Experience with molecular cloning, PAGE, and agarose gels
• Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids
• Independently motivated with the ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing
• Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems and develop new technologies Preferred

Skills & Requirements

• Hands-on experience with the downstream purification of biological molecules (AKTA, chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, etc.)
• Experience with molecular cloning, PAGE, and agarose gels
• Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids Seeking a highly motivated Associate, or Sr. Associate, Scientist to work in a fast-paced PD environment applying rigorous scientific principles towards developing a platform process for producing mRNA. As a part of the Gene Delivery and Editing Process Development (GDEPD) organization, the ideal Associate will possess sufficient experience in the downstream process development of biological molecules, with a high preference for any experience with developing processes with nucleic acids. The Associate will also gain familiarity with mRNA analytical methods and their interpretation in the context of mRNA attributes and function in gene editing applications. A successful Associate will directly employ purification principles and biochemistry techniques to develop our next-generation gene edited therapies. In this capacity, the Associate will produce, purify, and characterize mRNA molecules to enable robust ex vivo studies. This candidate will use recombinant enzymes to produce and functionalize mRNA, AKTA systems to purify mRNA via affinity and other chromatography methods, TFF to further purify and formulate mRNA, as well as use HPLCs and other biochemical analytical techniques for characterization. An outstanding candidate will be driven by a desire to create, optimize, and define processes with speed in a collaborative environment

• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field
• Experience with JMP for DoE design and analysis
• Experience with IVT of mRNA, including successful transfer for GMP manufacturing
• Experience with recombinant nucleic acid processing enzymes
• Experience with interpreting qPCR, HPLC, NGS, and mass spec data sets

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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