R&D Scientist - Conjugate Chemistry

About the role

The R&D Scientist provides new product development and scale-up capacity for the realization of the R&D mission. They contribute to new drug delivery technology and assay development, focusing on drug conjugate synthesis and characterization.

Responsibilities

• Dedicate approximately 1 hour to planning experiments and laboratory logistics each day.
• Perform conjugation and various chemical reactions at the bench during the execution phase.
• Focus on purification processes during the afternoon phase.
• Analyze conjugates and conduct cell studies, typically spanning a 1–2 week period.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop hands-on skills and expertise in drug conjugate synthesis and characterization.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in technical areas of formulation characterization and assay development.
• Expand experiences in immunology and chemical biology.
• Engage with the internal innovation team in formulating project concepts.
• Validate technical prototypes and perform routine analytical tasks.
• Document all innovation work and support product launch and post-launch follow-ups.
• Lend insights into drug discovery and participate in virtual demos.

Required Skills

• HPLC: Expert-level proficiency is essential.
• Laboratory Techniques: Cell Culture, Cell and biochemical assays, flow cytometry, DLS, Western blot.
• Prototypes: Ability to validate technical prototypes and perform routine analytical tasks.
• Specialized Knowledge: Drug conjugate synthesis, characterization, immunology, and chemical biology.
• High level of collaboration within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills to articulate findings and coordinate experimental cycles.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in peptide/protein characterization and bioassay.
• Experience with peptide/protein chemistry and nanoformulation development.
• Experience in chemical biology with reasonable knowledge in immunology.

Education Requirements

A PhD in Biomaterials, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology, or related discipline is required.

Required Experience

2–3 years of professional experience in an R&D setting.

Profile

A scientist with a strong focus on bench-work and hands-on laboratory execution.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

On-site, 100% laboratory work.

About the Client

This client is a research-intensive biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the prevention and treatment of global diseases, operating as one of the world's largest and most influential organizations in the sector. With annual revenues exceeding $65 billion and approximately 75,000 employees worldwide, the company's portfolio spans oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, cardiometabolic health, immunology, neuroscience, and ophthalmology across every continent.

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.