Associate Research Scientist

100% onsite – Monday–Friday, normal business hours.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, or related field with 1–3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in a variety of protein analytical techniques, including:
  • Affinity chromatography
  • N-glycan characterization
  • Charge variant analysis via iCIEF
  • Size exclusion HPLC and UPLC
  • Capillary electrophoresis
  • ELISA
  • Reverse phase chromatography
• Basic understanding of cell line, upstream, and downstream process development.
• Proficiency in Empower, SYMX, LIMS, and Microsoft applications (preferred but not required).
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in-process analytical testing for monoclonal antibodies and fusion proteins, including HPLC/UPLC, isoelectric focusing, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, qPCR, etc.
• Record, analyze, evaluate, and interpret data to support process development optimization.
• Support method standardization activities in collaboration with partner groups at New Brunswick and other client sites.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory e-notebook documentation.
• Learn analytical skills needed to support future assays for the next generation of biologics programs.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with established safety and quality protocols.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and high-performance laboratory environment.

Additional requirements: laboratory work without blood or animals; position handles hazardous materials.