Current opening for a Scientist located in Worcester, MA (Onsite).
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
Browse our website below for additional information on our company.
The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”
Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- Protein Biologics Developability Screening and Formulation Development
- The primary function of the Preformulation Group is to evaluate the physicochemical properties of discovery-stage biologic drug candidates, identify liabilities, and to help select lead candidates for further pipeline advancement.
- Conduct laboratory-based analytical biochemistry and formulation research activities with biologic drug candidates.
- Perform experiments to screen physicochemical properties of new biologic entities (antibodies, bispecific antibodies, antibody drug conjugates, fusion proteins, AAVs) and identify liabilities that could impact drug development.
- Execute experimental protocols, collect results, and perform data analysis independently.
- Maintain excellent documentation of all work including electronic lab notebook and protocols.
- Prepare and deliver concise scientific presentations of experimental results and assist in authoring detailed scientific technical reports.
- Stay current with the scientific literature and support new scientific initiatives.
- Oversee maintenance of key laboratory equipment and routine laboratory operations.
- Build strong relationships with other team members and across groups.
- Understand and adhere to corporate standards regarding code of conduct, safety, and GxP compliance.
- Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40hrs./week
- Pay Rate: $45 – 53/Hour
- Bachelor Degree with 4+ Years in industry, Master Degree with 2+ Years in industry
- Hands-on experience in protein biochemical and biophysical characterization, accelerated stability studies, developability assessment of diverse biologic formats (monoclonal antibodies, bispecific antibody formats, antibody drug conjugates, fusion proteins, AAVs, LNPs).
- Strong expertise in protein biophysical and biochemical characterization techniques, including size-exclusion, ion exchange and hydrophobic interaction chromatography, differential scanning calorimetry/fluorimetry, dynamic light scattering, UV-VIS and fluorescence spectroscopy, imaged capillary isoelectric focusing, capillary electrophoresis, particle and viscosity measurements.
- Team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- 12-Month Contract to Start, conversion/extension on performance
Who We Are:
The Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
Browse our website below for additional information on our company.
The Fountain Group
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”