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At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.\nWe proudly offer\nGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) \nPaid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)\nCareer advancement opportunities \nEducation reimbursement\n401k program\nLearning platform\nAnd more! \nPosition Overview\nThe Senior Research Scientist I, Process Development Science steers development programs for cutting edge protein-based technologies. The Senior Research Scientist must be able to handle multiple projects at a time, prioritize tasks to meet timelines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for developing purification schemes for a wide class of protein-based technologies and contribute to expanding the downstream process capabilities of the team.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nSupervisory Responsibilities\nThis position may have supervisory responsibilities.\nEssential Job Duties\nDevelop protein purification schemes for a wide class of protein-based technologies including antibodies and biospecifics\nIndependently investigate complex analytical results and provide robust solutions\nReview literature to generate purification scheme proposals\nAnalyze, interpret, and clearly present results in result summaries\nGenerate and follow SOPs for cGMP production of material\nMaintain laboratory instruments\nDocument results in lab notebooks and batch records\nFollow SOPs for mammalian cell culture and protein/antibody purification\nOptimize methods and facilitate tech transfer to CMOs\nThink critically and creatively to troubleshoot issues related to process development\nWork independently and collaboratively to complete projects\nMentor and supervise staff as well as work effectively with management teams\nEducation, Experience, Certification and Licensures\n· Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field\n· Minimum 9-13 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration\nOR\n· Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field\n· Minimum 7-11 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration\nOR\n· PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field\n· Minimum 4-8 years’ direct hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as chromatography and tangential flow filtration\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities\nApply scientific principles and personal experience to design and execute experiments to solve problems\nProficient in protein purification using affinity, ion exchange, and hydrophobic interaction chromatography with FPLC systems\nWorking knowledge of experimental design and data analysis using Design of Experiments (DOE) is a plus\nAbility to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and remain flexible with changing needs\nMust be motivated and able to work under tight deadlines\nExcellent interpersonal and oral and written communication interpersonal\nGood documentation and organization\nAbility to work effectively in cross functional teams to solve process development problems or implement improved procedures\nOther Qualifications:\nMust pass a background check\nMust pass a drug screen \nMay be required to pass Occupational Health Screening\nPhysical Requirements\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThe employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 30lbs. Must be able to work while wearing personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and lab coats deemed necessary to protect testing and to protect employees.\nWork Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWork is performed in an office and laboratory environment. May be exposed to biological and chemical hazards.\nSalary Range: $113,700-145,800\nEducation, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.\nWe do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.\nAll interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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