Scientist I

• We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Biophysics group within In Vitro Biology at Waltham, MA.

• The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to small molecule drug discovery. With appropriate guidance and supervision, the successful candidate will conduct in vitro binding studies and be responsible for the careful execution of established biophysical assays.

• The successful candidate is also expected to support screening campaigns.

• As an active member of high value project teams, the candidate will work collaboratively with medicinal chemists, biologists, DMPK scientists, etc., presenting his/her results at team meetings.

• With an appropriate sense of urgency, the successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, commitment, and dedication with an overall goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients in need.

Skills 

• Experience with Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR, Biacore), calorimetry, NMR, and/or other biophysical techniques is critical.

• Experience working on early-stage small molecule drug discovery project teams is highly desirable.

• Experience with analytical techniques and assay validation is a plus.

• Strict attention to detail and excellent communication (oral & written) skills are required.

• The candidate must be motivated to excel in both individual and team environments.

Education:

BS/BA with 2-5 years (or MS with 0-2 years) of professional experience developing in vitro assays in the biotech/pharmaceutical environment, or equivalent

Best Regards,

Anuj Mehta

973-967-3402