Our client is hiring for Translational Research Scientist in South San Francisco, CA.

Job Title: Translational Medicine, Associate Scientist I

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Location: Onsite, lab-based role – 213 E. Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Education Minimum Requirement:

Ph.D. with 0-2 years in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, cell biology, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, biochemical engineering, or a related discipline.

MS/BS Degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Required Experience and Skills:

Experience with LC-MS technologies.

Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting HPLC and mass spectrometers.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in protein/peptide identification, quantitation, and characterization using mass spectrometers.

Highly motivated, self-driven, and results-oriented individual with excellent communication skills.

An excellent team player who can collaborate closely with internal and external collaborators.

Knowledge and hands-on experience in quantitative/qualitative mass spec analysis of protein/peptide and/or small molecule entities.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with excellent scientific, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Hands-on experience with bioanalytical technologies is a plus.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Previous experience with automation instruments such as Assaymap and Hamilton is a plus.

Experience with Watson LIMS, Sciex Triple Quads, and MultiQuant is a plus but not required.

Previous experience in drug discovery and development is a plus but not required.

High learning agility and a willingness to contribute to all levels within the DMPK group.

Comfortable with risk-taking and undertaking hypothesis-driven experimentation.

Responsibilities:

The Pharmacokinetics, Dynamics, Metabolism, and Bioanalytic (PDMB) function is seeking a dynamic and collaborative scientist for the Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) group.

Contribute to preclinical development of therapeutics of various modalities, including next-generation biologics, antibody drug conjugates (ADC), and small molecules, through LC-MS technologies.

Support the biotransformation investigation of next-generation biologics and ADCs using LC-MS.

Contribute to small molecule bioanalysis of in vivo PK samples.

Support in vitro and in vivo biotransformation studies via sample preparation and LC-MS analysis.

Supervise LC-MS lab operations, including lab housekeeping, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Work within therapeutic areas that may include immunology and oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and ophthalmology.

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