Senior Associate Scientist - Protein Analytics & ELISA

Planet Pharma Group; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist (contract) for the Vaccine Product Development group, within Protein Development and Clinical Manufacturing. The role is lab-based and focuses on executing plate-based analytical methods to measure protein concentration and quality for cell-free protein synthesis materials and intermediates.

The candidate will be the primary operator for lysate ELISA and Bradford assays, support method qualification, manage critical reagents, and apply

Qualifications

• BS or higher in biology/chemistry with industry experience.
• MS with 3+ years pharma/biotech experience preferred.
• Strong analytical chemistry/biochemistry knowledge and hands-on ELISA and protein assays.

Responsibilities

• Perform sandwich ELISA (RNA synthetase and RNA polymerase lysates) and Bradford total protein assays.
• Perform GFP activity assays, Capillary Western (Jess/Leo), and A280/SoloVPE analyses.
• Execute method fit-for-purpose studies and support drafting/revision of test methods.
• Qualify and bridge critical reagents and maintain reagent inventory.
• Record experimental plans/results in Benchling; troubleshoot instrumentation and assay variability; report results clearly.

Skills

Lab experience

ELISA

Bradford assay

GFP analysis

Capillary Western

HPLC/CE-SDS

Data analysis

Benchling

Tecan EVO

Biomolecule characterization

Education

Bachelor's in Biology or Chemistry

MS in Pharma/Biotech related field

Tools

Benchling

Tecan EVO

Biomek

Job description

Planet Pharma is seeking a Senior Associate Scientist (contract) for the Vaccine Product Development group, within Protein Development and Clinical Manufacturing. The role is lab-based and focuses on executing plate-based analytical methods to measure protein concentration and quality for cell-free protein synthesis materials and intermediates.

The candidate will be the primary operator for lysate ELISA and Bradford assays, support method qualification, manage critical reagents, and apply