Experienced Protein Biochemist

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $125-$140K

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge whileworking among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment (as well as relocation bonus as needed). We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
imble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Experienced Protein Biochemist.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Execute the expression and purification of antibody constructs with an unmatched attention to detail to deliver high quality reagents across the organization.
• Experience using mammalian suspension expression systems for transfection of antibodies and bispecific antibodies in plates, flasks, and/or bioreactors
• Experience in the operation of AKTA FPLCs (Go, Pure, Avant) including method queues, scouting, and automation workflows. Experience with operation and troubleshooting of fiber and column chromatography such as ProA, CEX, AEX, HIC, SEC, and/or multimodal chromatography.
• Experience performing controlled Fab arm exchange redox reactions and subsequent analysis
• Work with members of the Biophysical Chemistry team to troubleshoot purifications and analyze quality attributes of purified antibodies.
• Work with members of the Protein Engineering team and external partners to assist in the design and generation DNA for protein expression
  • Experience with the design and engineering of complex antibody constructs
• Demonstrate collection and thorough analysis of data, and update Electronic Lab Notebook records
  • Experience using Geneious Prime implementing workflows and analysis of protein and DNA sequences; documentation of molecules and registries in Benchling would be preferred.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• BS/MS/Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, or related field with 10+ YOE (BS), 5+ YOE (MS), or 2+ YOE (Ph.D.) working in an academic or industry laboratory setting.
• Team player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills. Will be required to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.