Scientist I, Chemistry - Urgent Need

MillenniumSoft Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 1,102,000 - 1,653,000; Full time

Job summary

MillenniumSoft Inc. in Sparks, MD seeks an entry-level Scientist I, Chemistry for a 12-month contract.

You will work 40 hours per week on first shift under GMP/GLP guidelines to support automated oligonucleotide synthesis and QC workflows in a medical device setting. The role requires a bachelor’s degree inBiochemistry, Chemistry or related field and up to 1 year experience with oligonucleotide synthesis/purification or analogous lab work, with strong attention to detail and good communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related discipline.
• Prefer 1 year of industrial or academic experience in synthesis/purification of oligonucleotides.

Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides.
• Follows protocols for buffers and protein conjugation processes.
• Contributes to oligonucleotide process optimization projects.
• Provides documentation and validation support for synthesis/purification changes.
• Performs lab work and documentation per GMP/GLP and company guidelines.
• Work under general supervision.

Skills

HPLC

GMP/GLP

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Chemistry or related

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Level of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Workdays/hours: M - F 8:30am -- 5pm

Position : Scientist I, Chemistry

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

pay rate:$20-30/hr

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Job Description

• Works within a team to provide synthetic oligonucleotides through the use of automated oligonucleotide synthesizers and Liquid Chromatography systems which support the development of automated assays using nucleic acid isolation and real-time amplification/detection technology within the Molecular Diagnostic plants.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols for the synthesis and purification of oligonucleotides used in manufacturing and R&D.
• Follows established protocols for the preparation of buffers used in the oligonucleotide and conjugation processes.
• Follows established protocols for protein conjugation procedures.
• Contributes to the completion of goals associated with specific oligonucleotide process optimization projects.
• Contributes to developing solutions and providing recommendations as to the appropriate course of action to technical problems associated with the preparation of synthetic oligonucleotides.
• Provides documentation and validation support in execution of synthesis and/or purification process changes.
• Performs laboratory work and documentation in accordance with GMP, GLP and company guidelines.
• Perform tasks under general supervision.

Qualifications

Knowledge and skills:

• Basic understanding in the use of the liquid chromatography manual or automated systems.
• Basic understanding of chromatography theory and hands-on experience with HPLC
• (High Performance Liquid Chromatography).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary together with the
• ability to interact effectively in team and cross-functional environments.
• Understanding of the GMP and GLP laboratory guidelines.
• Optional experience includes the use of a DNA (oligonucleotide) and/or Peptide
• synthesizer and having an understanding of the oligonucleotide synthesis chemistry.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing tools highly beneficial.

Education And Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology orrelated discipline.
• Prefer a minimum of 1 year of industrial or academic experience in the synthesis and/or purification of oligonucleotides.