Analytical Development Scientist II – Biotech

R&D Partners; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – PPO, HMO, HSA

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Online timecard approval

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking an Associate Scientist II, Analytical Development to support our biotech client's project needs. The incumbent will assist developmental activities in the laboratory and help maintain an organized workspace while preparing reagents and performing routine analytical testing, with documentation of results.

This 6-month contract position is based in San Carlos, CA and emphasizes protein and carbohydrate analyses along with HPLC and CE/iCIEF methodologies.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry with 2–4 years lab experience.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentations for drug candidates.
• Protein and carbohydrate analysis experience (UV-Vis, Bradford, etc.).
• Method development/validation concepts understanding.
• Strong record keeping and data analysis; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an organized and efficient laboratory workspace.
• Prepare reagents and solutions per established protocols.
• Perform routine analytical testing and document results for proteins and carbohydrates.
• Run microplate assays and colorimetric/enzymatic assays.
• Operate HPLC (SEC/RP-HPLC) and Chemstation; use CE/iCIEF systems.
• Keep detailed experiment records; assist data and document reviews for compliance.
• Coordinate ordering and restock of laboratory supplies.
• Collaborate with team and complete tasks with high quality and timeliness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

SEC-MALS

iCIEF

Chemstation

UV-Vis

Job description

R&D Partners is seeking an Associate Scientist II, Analytical Development to support our biotech client's project needs. The incumbent will assist developmental activities in the laboratory and help maintain an organized workspace while preparing reagents and performing routine analytical testing, with documentation of results.

This 6-month contract position is based in San Carlos, CA and emphasizes protein and carbohydrate analyses along with HPLC and CE/iCIEF methodologies.