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Our Biotech client in Cambridge, MA is looking for an Associate Director / Senior Manager
with glycoprotein characterization expertise to join their Protein and Analytical
Sciences group.
General Duties:
Initiates, directs and executes scientific research and development that is critical to
corporate strategies and image. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety
of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, projects and problems.
Plans and executes laboratory research. Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art
principles and theory. Makes major contributions to scientific literature and
conferences. Participates in development of patent applications. Will be responsible for
the management and professional development of a 4-6 person research group. Interfaces
with various departments.
Working hours: 40 hours, M-F
Education:
Requires a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry)
and a minimum of 7-10 years experience in an industrial setting. Expert knowledge of
analytical biochemistry principles and concepts is required. As an alternative, a Masters
degree may be considered if combined with a minimum of 12-15 years related experience.
Qualifications:
- Projects require expert and extensive knowledge of advanced analytical principles,
theories and concepts. The person will often act as project leader and will serve as an
organizational consultant and spokesperson on specialized projects or programs.
- Specifically the individual will be responsible for the development, implementation, and
tech transfer of analytical methods involved in the biotechnology industry including
methods that explore the quality and quantity of recombinant molecules. Experience in the
analysis of glycans,
development of ELISA and enzymatic assays, examination of structural integrity of proteins
are a must. The person should be able to analyze data provide scientific input and
direction to junior personnel within the group; prioritize projects and resources, write
technical reports and
manuscripts for publications, present to internal and external scientific meetings.
Previous experience with the analysis of proteins produced in mammalian cells is a plus.
- A minimum of 5+ years supervisory management experience of both PhD & non-PhD
scientists
Please forward your resume to Yushen Chang yushen.chang@us.randstad.com or call
617-354-7215 for immediate consideration.
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