Associate Scientist Protein Chemistry Location:

Thousand Oaks, CA Onsite Flexibility:

Onsite Contract Details Position Type:

Contract Contract Duration:

12 months

Pay Rate:

$24.00 $27.00 / Hour (USD) Shift /

Schedule:

Monday Friday, approximately 8:00 AM 5:00

PM Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary The client is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Protein Therapeutics (PT) Protein Chemistry team. PT is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization. The team is responsible for the engineering, production, assessment, and final selection of large molecule drug candidates that advance to Process Development. In this role, you will support the analysis and characterization of large-molecule therapeutic drug candidates, many of which are complex biologics.

Note:

There are two Associate Scientist profiles being sourced under the same title a Protein Analytics-focused profile and a Protein Purification-focused profile. The hiring manager is flexible on the distribution between the two profiles. Key Responsibilities Analyzing and characterizing complex molecules that will be the next generation of large molecule therapeutics Contributing to the execution of analytics, molecular assessment, and protein purification capabilities Organizing, analyzing, and reporting findings to support lead candidate selection Partnering with Project, Analytics, and Automation teams to advance the pipeline Operate and troubleshoot automation platforms for high-throughput purification and analytics Perform protein analytics using a variety of techniques and instrumentation Contribute to the development of new processes and methods Capture experimental data in

LIMS/ELN

systems Summarize and report results and findings to work group and project teams Required Skills Experience with protein purification & analytics, techniques, instrumentation, and software Familiarity with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip) Demonstrated strong communication skills, ability to multi-task, and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment Analytics Profile Key Skills Strong candidates should have experience with one or more protein analytical techniques, including:

HPLC PLC FPLC

Gel-based protein analysis / running gels Western blot MCE or similar protein characterization techniques Protein purification experience is beneficial for analytics candidates, but the primary emphasis should be protein analytics Purification Profile Key Skills Hands-on protein purification experience within a laboratory environment Relevant protein chemistry and analytical experience is also valuable Demonstrated understanding of protein purification processes and the underlying science Preferred Skills Experience with protein purification & analytics, techniques, instrumentation, and software Experience with protein analytics, particularly biologic molecules Demonstrated experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip, etc.) Knowledge of high-throughput purification and analytical techniques is a plus Experience with handling and analyzing large datasets Ability to multi-task, work flexibly and efficiently in a cross-functional environment Demonstrated track record of independent critical thinking and creative problem-solving Education Requirements Master's degree in life sciences OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant scientific experience OR Associate's degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience Required Experience Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant scientific experience (per basic qualifications), OR equivalent combination of education and experience as noted above Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k

Retirement Fund Important Notes Interview Process:

The hiring manager plans to review submitted resumes, conduct an initial approximately 30-minute interview with selected candidates, and schedule a secondary interview with the manager's manager only if necessary. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number:

26-13581 #LI-Hybrid #gttic