Location:  Indianapolis, IN

Ideal Candidate: 

2+ to 5 years of experience
Management Experience Required – No
Education – BS or MS (This is not a PhD position)
Willingness to Travel – Occasionally

This cross functional position is an integral part of the Protein Optimization Characterization lab within the Protein Optimization Team of Biotechnology Discovery Research, which is responsible for generating, characterizing, and optimizing biotherapeutics from lead generation to lead optimization and preclinical development. We are seeking a motivated research associate with a BS or MS degree in biochemistry or related field that exhibits a broad analytical aptitude who can function in a highly collaborative environment performing analytical purification and biochemical characterization of proteins/peptides in a multidisciplinary team focusing on optimizing therapeutic properties of biotherapeutics.

KEY OBJECTIVES/DELIVERABLES:

The individual will perform mass spectrometry of proteins and peptides to support multiple drug discovery programs.

Additionally, they will perform appropriate protein sample preparation methods (e.g. in gel digestion, in solution digestion, protein/peptide separation on HPLC, etc.).

The individual will be responsible performing intact mass analysis, peptide mapping and LC MS/MS analysis.

Additionally the successful candidate will operate, maintain and troubleshoot liquid chromatography, mass spectrometers and auxiliary instrumentation.

The individual will also employ scientific background and communication skills to professionally support investigators by recommending sample preparation methods, advising in experimental design, and assisting in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of experimental results in conjunction with other staff within the Protein Optimization Team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A BS with more than two years of research experience or MS degree in protein biochemistry or related field is required.

This position requires knowledge and experience of HPLC, LC-MS, and LC MS/MS-based protein analysis and hands-on experience with purification and characterization of proteins

Characterize proteins by performing intact mass analysis, peptide mapping and LC MS/MS

Analytical biochemistry technique experience

General Management

Location:  Morristown, NJ

The Ideal Candidate:

1+ to 2 years of experience

Management Experience Required – Yes

Minimum Education – Master’s Degree

Willingness to Travel – Occasionally

Summary: 

The employee in this position will support the President in managing and providing follow up on the business projects.  In addition, this position will also provide support to the President in managing the business of the Latin American Countries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

- Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the President
- Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
- Align and follow up on business trends, customer coverage, customer response, market feedback and identify opportunities
- Develops and drives comprehensive business plan recommendations, based on analysis, emerging trends and experience
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents
- Identify or develops cutting edge analytical tools, models and methods for making key business decisions
- Lead efforts to develop innovative business models and analyses to support multiple projects
- Manages proactive business planning activities and priority projects
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Set and continually manage project expectations with other stake holders
- Track project milestones and deliverables
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
- Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
- Assists and participates in the product strategy working group in preparation of product development projects
- Screens and evaluates operational and business feasibility for product projects

Qualifications:

- MBA essential
- Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical background preferred
- 1-2 years’ experience preferred
- Well  organized and self- directed to be capable of handling multiple mission-critical tasks simultaneously and ability to meet deadlines with quality
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills 
- Fluent in English and Spanish a plus
- Customer service skills an asset
- Asserts own ideas and persuades others, gains support and commitment from others, mobilizes people to take action, drives for results and success.
- A self-starter with lateral thinking, capable of multi-tasking, effective problem solving and project management skills
- Ability to bring project to successful completions though political sensitivity
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with others both inside and outside of our organization
- Strong sense of teamwork, dignity, integrity and respect
- Proficient experience in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Access, and Lotus Notes
- Excellent  analytical, problem solving skills, technical analysis and data manipulation skills
- Ability to leverage new analytical techniques to develop creative approaches and insights
Competencies:
- Adaptability: the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Oral Communication: the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
- Written Communication: the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
- Interpersonal Skills: the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.