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Research Scientist II - Molecular Biology
Job Description
Job Description:
Research Scientist II - Molecular Biology
Wyeth
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 (Boston, MA)
Requisition 23802
At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.
Job Summary
A research assistant working in the area of heterologous expression of target genes in the mammalian expression area. This individual will perform molecular biology, expression analysis, expression optimization and scale-up for the purpose of supplying protein reagents to support protein therapeutics and small molecule drug discovery efforts. The individual will perform this function with considerable independence, toward well-defined objectives, and will display initiative in learning new techniques.
Job Responsibilities
- Carry out molecular biology, expression analysis, expression optimization, and scale-up for the production of protein reagents in support of protein therapeutics and small molecule drug discovery efforts, including protein engineering, HTS, biophysical characterization of compounds and structural efforts.
- General cell culture and lab supply maintenance to support ongoing function of the group.
- Perform calculations and draws conclusions regarding progress and results of work.
- Assist with the organization and maintenance of plasmid and cell line stocks
- Read and understands the scientific and technical literature in order to bring new and improved procedures to the laboratory. Quickly learns and accurately performs new procedures involving a range of technologies.
- Demonstrate oral and written presentation skills.
- Prepare and present project summaries at team meetings, SBCC meetings, and through monthly summary reports.
- Contribute to the preparation of patents and/or papers for peer review journals.
Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree is required preferably with a Life Science major.Relocation is not available for this position. If you do not reside within a commutable distance of the location of this opportunity, you should include a note on your resume or attach a cover letter to your profile confirming that you are willing and able to relocate yourself and to identify when you could start a new job.
Note: This is not an appropriate position for a PhD scientists based upon our career ladder - PhD scientists should only apply for positions at the Senior Research Scientist I level or higher (depending upon the listed required qualifications).
- A Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant laboratory experience, or a Masters Degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
- Mammalian protein expression experience, protein engineering and/or protein therapeutics. Large-scale CHO/HEK293 stable/transient expression experience is preferred.
- Training in molecular biology and/or mammalian cell biology and experimental experience using molecular biology and cell culture techniques.
- Industry (biotech and/or pharmaceutical) experience is preferred.
- Understanding of the principles involved in molecular and cellular biology and/or cell culture techniques.
- Demonstrated capability to conduct complex experiments in parallel.
- Prior involvement with writing patent application/scientific manuscripts is preferred.
Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.
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Wyeth is an equal opportunity employer that shares the vision of a diverse workplace.
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Please Read Carefully.
Wyeth is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Wyeth via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Wyeth in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Wyeth, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Wyeth as a result of the referral or through other means. Note: Any search agreement entered into with Wyeth prior to January 2004 is hereinafter void. Search firms are essential to the recruitment and staffing efforts at Wyeth and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. For this reason, Wyeth has established and regularly maintains a preferred vendor list. Please note that even preferred vendors need to have a written search agreement signed by the Vice President, Strategic Staffing at Wyeth in place for the specific position in order for a fee to be paid for any candidate referrals.
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