Onsite Protein Characterization Scientist - Developability

The Fountain Group; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group seeks a Biologics Developability professional to support developability efforts for our biologics pipeline. The role involves screening candidates, performing conformational stability, viscosity measurements, and stability assessments across various solution conditions.

You will collaborate with Discovery, Analytical, and Process Development teams in a fully onsite North Chicago, IL setting, with relocation after offer completion and a 1-year contract to start with potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience; master's degree with 1-2 years of relevant lab experience; PhDs are considered overqualified.
• Strong background with biologics / large molecule formulation.
• Hands-on experience working with proteins, preferably antibodies.

Responsibilities

• Execute characterization studies including DSF/DSC and viscosity assessments.
• Evaluate stability under varying solution conditions and stresses from manufacturing processes.
• Communicate findings and risks through presentations and technical reports to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Biologics formulation

Protein characterization

Stability testing

HPLC/UPLC operation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

SEC

capillary electrophoresis

icIEF

particle analysis

DLS

DSF

DSC

UV-Vis

Job description

The Fountain Group seeks a Biologics Developability professional to support developability efforts for our biologics pipeline. The role involves screening candidates, performing conformational stability, viscosity measurements, and stability assessments across various solution conditions.

You will collaborate with Discovery, Analytical, and Process Development teams in a fully onsite North Chicago, IL setting, with relocation after offer completion and a 1-year contract to start with potential