Scientific Development - Technical/Scientific

Scientific Development - Technical/Scientific Req ID #:  196294 Location: 

South San Francisco, CA, US, 94080 For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary We are seeking a Scientist for our Antibody Discovery site located in South San Francisco, CA.  

The successful candidate will work as a part of the Protein Sciences team to support purification and analytical characterization of recombinant proteins and antibodies. This role will require work primarily in a laboratory setting. You will possess strong analytical capability, interpersonal skills, a highly collaborative work ethic, the ability to adapt to changing needs, and the capacity to multitask to meet key goals.  

Key technical skills: 

•    Experience in different protein characterization technologies (DLS, HPLC, SEC-MALS, CE-SDS, Western Blot, ELISA, etc) is essential.

•    Knowledge and experience on antibody developability and protein formulation would be highly valued.

•    Recombinant protein purification experience using Ni-NTA, SEC, IEX, ProA columns is a plus.

•    Understanding and hands on experience with BLI is a plus. Job Qualifications

Qualifications: 

•    Bachelor’s or Masters in Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related fields.

•    2-4 years of laboratory experience in biotech/industry in a similar role.  

•    Basic understanding of protein and antibody purification and analytical characterization of recombinant proteins and antibodies strongly preferred. 

•    Highly motivated with a strong willingness to learn and grow. Must be able to work productively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

•    Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

About Discovery

Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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