Associate Scientist - Protein Purification/Analytics

Associate Scientist - Protein Purification/Analytics

Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $23.00–$27.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM (1st Shift)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate is an early-to-mid-career scientist with several years of hands-on protein-related laboratory experience. They have worked directly with protein purification, protein analytics, or both and can speak confidently about the work they personally performed.

They don't need to check every technical box. For example, a candidate with excellent protein analytics experience but lighter purification experience could still be a strong fit, provided they have the scientific foundation and willingness to learn the purification side or vice versa.

The strongest candidates will be able to clearly explain their experiments, techniques, troubleshooting, results, and individual contributions during the interview. Communication and the ability to answer technical questions effectively are important differentiators.

The Protein Therapeutics (PT) group is seeking a highly motivated Associate Scientist to join the Protein Chemistry team at our state-of-the-art research facility in Thousand Oaks, CA. PT is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry and hands-on experience with protein purification and analytics, using various preparative and analytical chromatography techniques in a lab-based environment. They should demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and robust data handling capabilities, as well as excellent communication skills suited to a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Applicants without experience in protein purification or protein analytics will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Protein purification using various preparative protein chromatography techniques (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, etc.)
• Protein analytics using various analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.)
• Capture experimental data in LIMS/ELN systems
• Compile and analyze large dataset of protein purification and analytics results
• Summarize and present results and findings to work group and project teams
• Contribute to the development of new processes and methods

Required Skills

• Hands-on protein purification and/or protein analytics experience
• Strong experience in at least one of those two technical areas (protein purification or protein analytics)
• Experience managing, documenting, and interpreting experimental data
• Meaningful hands-on work experience beyond internships
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work onsite 5 days per week
• Protein purification with expertise in a variety of chromatography techniques (affinity, IEX, SEC, etc.)
• Protein analytics (HPLC, MCE, etc.)
• Data management and handling

Preferred Skills

• Experience with protein purification with expertise in a variety of chromatography techniques (affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion, etc.) and software (Unicorn, ChromLab)
• Experience with protein analytical techniques (HPLC, MCE, etc.) and analysis software (Chromeleon, LabChip)
• Proficiency with lab software such as Unicorn, Chromeleon, or ChromeLab
• Familiarity with lab automation and high-throughput purification workflows
• Experience with data management and/or analysis platform, software, or tools is a plus
• Ability to multi-task, work flexibly and efficiently in a cross-functional environment
• Attention to detail; strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience
• Several years of relevant laboratory experience
• Experience working in a smaller biotech environment
• Local to Thousand Oaks/greater Los Angeles area

Education Requirements

• Master's degree; OR Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience; OR Associate's degree and 4 years of experience; OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience

Required Experience

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience or a master's degree with at least 1 year of experience
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience (with master's degree) or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (with bachelor's degree) or minimum 4 years (with associate's degree) or minimum 6 years (with high school diploma/GED)
• Meaningful hands-on work experience beyond internships

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• All interviews will be conducted virtually.
• Round 1: 1:1 with hiring manager; Round 2 (if needed): Small panel (2–3 team members).

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15066

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