Scientist I/II

About the Organization My company shares my passion for helping to improve human health around the world." "This is My MedImmune." Those who join MedImmune feel a sense of ownership about their future. They thrive with a recognized leader in the biotechnology industry and the wholly-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance science, technology and medicine to develop products designed to help people live better lives. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, integrity and growth opportunities• that encourages both individual contribution and collaborative entrepreneurial thinking. Our products and/or product candidates are designed to address areas of need in infection, oncology, respiratory disease and inflammation, cardiovascular/gastrointestinal disease and neuroscience. Explore a MedImmune career as we strive to better more lives, more often, around the world. Description Title: Scientist I/II Location: CA, Mountain View - NON-SALES Req: 01983 Position Summary: Major Duties and Responsibilities (including supervising others): We are seeking to recruit an Analytical Biochemist to develop bio-physical characterization methods for sub-unit vaccines vector based, VLP based vaccines and recombinant proteins. She/he will be responsible for new method development and protein characterization in support of process development and regulatory filings. The candidate will work on complex and technically demanding projects where analysis of data requires an evaluation of multiple variables. He/she must possess a successful track record showing technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and independent lines of thought. As the position will require constant collaborative interactions with co-workers across functional groups, he/she must be able to work in a team structure and interface with different groups within research and development departments. In addition, she/he will have excellent leadership qualities, an ability to provide strategic direction for projects and scientific investigations. The candidate will present scientific data to both internal audiences within the company and external scientific colleagues. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity of being exposed to the CMC environment and will be encouraged to make contributions towards structure characterization for regulatory filings. Supervisory experience is required. Position Requirements Requirements/Qualifications: An Analytical Biochemist who must have strong expertise and hands-on experience in the field of proteomics, i.e., mass spectrometry, chromatography, protein chemistry, and bioinformatics. He/she has to demonstrate a proven record of being a fast learner, good communicator, thoughtful co-worker, and insightful team leader. Experience of protein characterization using chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry with deep understanding on protein structure and functions, as well as knowledge on virology. molecular biology and immunology is a plus. The candidate must have experience in glycoprotein characterization using HPLC/UPLC and Mass Spectrometer. Experience with affinity binding technologies such as Biacore and Octet is preferable. Experience with Design of Experiment (DOE) and commercial statistical software is desirable. Excellent teamwork and communication skills (including documenting, writing, and presenting) are critical. Good multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills are essential. Supervisory, time/project management, and regulatory filing experience are desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential Excellent teamwork and communication skills including good documentation and writing skills are critical. Supervisory experience is required. Educational Requirements Education: Ph.D. Experience: 3-7 Yrs experience in Academic and/or Biotech Industry Special Skills/Abilities: The candidate must possess comprehensive expertise in proteomics. In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of mass spectrometry, chromatography, and protein chemistry are required. Understanding of cell biology, virology, molecular biology and immunology is highly preferred. Experience in the development of cell-based assays, immunoassays and immunogenicity assays is preferable. Job Complexity: High Supervision: Yes (Supervision required, level of independence) Company Info None Specified

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Category:	Biotech/Pharmaceutical
	> Other Biotechnology
Location:	Gaithersburg, MD
County:	Montgomery County
ZIP Code:	20877
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	MedImmune Inc.
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