Associate Scientist I: Polysaccharide Conjugation

R&D Partners; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program

Long-term disability

Weekly payroll

Job summary

R&D Partners is seeking an Associate Scientist I in San Carlos, CA, for a 12-month contract to contribute to conjugation, downstream polysaccharide and protein purification, and analytical characterization of polysaccharide-protein conjugates.

The role involves hands-on lab work, following SOPs, setting up multistep conjugation reactions, purifications by FPLC and TFF, and analytical assays such as SDS-PAGE and ELISA, with opportunities to support development, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry with 1+ year related industry experience.
• 1-3 years laboratory experience (academic, internship, or industry).
• Hands-on experience with biochemical assays, ELISA, chromatography, and spectroscopy.
• Experience in regulated laboratory environments (GLP/GMP/CLIA) preferred.
• Proficiency in SDS-PAGE and Western blotting.
• Strong documentation and data integrity practices.
• Ability to follow SOPs independently and seek guidance when needed.
• Collaborative mindset and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers and support routine lab operations.
• Set up and execute multistep polysaccharide-protein conjugation reactions using click chemistry.
• Purify and process polysaccharides, proteins, and conjugates using FPLC, TFF, dialysis.
• Characterize proteins and polysaccharides using SDS-PAGE, ELISA, and chromatography-based methods.
• Develop and optimize protocols and assays under guidance of experienced scientists.
• Collect, analyze data, summarize results, and discuss next steps with the team.
• Maintain accurate lab records in Benchling for data integrity and traceability.
• Present experimental results and progress updates at team meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external partners to support project goals.

Skills

Biochemical assays

ELISA

Cell culture

Chromatography

Spectroscopy

GLP/GMP/CLIA knowledge

Documentation

Communication skills

Aseptic technique

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biochemistry

Tools

Benchling

Job description

R&D Partners is seeking an Associate Scientist I in San Carlos, CA, for a 12-month contract to contribute to conjugation, downstream polysaccharide and protein purification, and analytical characterization of polysaccharide-protein conjugates.

The role involves hands-on lab work, following SOPs, setting up multistep conjugation reactions, purifications by FPLC and TFF, and analytical assays such as SDS-PAGE and ELISA, with opportunities to support development, data analysis, and