Research And Development Scientist
- Military veterans preferred
2024-05-15 AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Cambridge Massachusetts 02140 United States
Associate Scientist
Duration: 6-month contract
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join our small molecule structural biology and biophysics efforts within our department of Biotherapeutic and Medicinal Sciences as a contract role for 6 months. The successful candidate will be a part of a fast-paced and innovative environment actively pursuing unmet medical needs in the neuroscience space. The primary focus of this role is to execute a variety of biophysical assays to help accelerate our drug discovery efforts from exploratory through lead identification and optimization.
Responsibilities:
Execute surface plasmon resonance (SPR) analysis for small molecules binding to protein and/or protein-protein interactions.
Work both independently and as part of a team to ensure project team goals and deliverables are met.
Communicate effectively and present results in cross-functional team meetings
Trouble shoot and solve scientific problems with minimal supervision.
Be highly organized and have an ability to support several projects at the time.
Independently operate and maintain specialized SPR lab equipment.
Qualifications:
B.S., M.S. or Ph. D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline
+2 years of relevant experience in an industrial or academic lab.
Prior experience with biophysical assay methods (especially SPR, and others such as ITC, DSF and MST).