Are you looking to join an explosive start-up focused on Drug Discovery and helping creating new Therapeutics? If you have a Proteomics background and expertise in Mass Spectrometry, this could be the role you're looking for – join a mission to accelerate the drug discovery of lifesaving therapeutics!
What You’ll Do
In this Scientist or Senior Scientist role, you'll be able to make an impact on day one. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization without the bureaucracy of a traditional life sciences business. As an early employee, you will collaborate with other top scientists to solve real-world customer problems to advance drug discovery. You will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the organization and the potential to manage a team of scientists as the business grows. Individuals within this role will be able to:
Develop and optimize HDX, HRF, XL-MS experiments (and others as described) for applications including:
Epitope Mapping
Protein-Protein and Protein-Small Molecule Interactions
Structural Analysis
Visualize complex Proteomics datasets
Design and Setup the lab and lab instruments as needed
Provide technical presentations to clients and at conferences
Manager Customer projects
Author scientific papers
Write grant funding proposals
*This role includes future potential to manage a team of analytical and biological chemists
What You’ll Bring
There are 2 positions available, with flexibility in both degree and experience needed:
Minimum of BS degree and 3-4 years of industry experience, or a Masters degree with 2+ years of industry experience for a Scientist-level role.
Wet lab experience is required
Mass Spectrometry sample preparation experience is preferred, but not required
Minimum 4+ years of experience and strong expertise in LC-MS protein analysis for Senior roles
Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or related field
Deep understanding and proven experience in LC-MS instrumentation and troubleshooting
Experience in proteomic LC-MS method development and analysis
Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members
Ability to identify bottlenecks and unmet needs in analytical characterization workflows and develop solutions for customers
Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in taking a leadership/management role
Exceptional time and project management skills with the ability to own and manage multiple projects in a changing environment and meet timelines
Excellent communication skills and ability to speak, present and write clearly and accurately
Willingness to travel to conferences and customer site visits
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience or an understanding of the following techniques
Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange (HDX):
Hydroxyl radical protein footprinting (HRF)
Chemical cross-linking mass spectrometry (XL-MS)
Site-specific labeling MS
Glycoprotein analysis with MS
In-silico structural modeling
Protein expression and purification
Membrane protein expression and purification
Mutagenesis
SEC-MALS
ELISA
Protein-Protein interaction and In Vitro binding assays
Experience and/or familiarity with in-silico protein structural analysis and visualization.
2+ years of industry experience, especially in the field of antibody drug discovery/development
Hands-on experience with Thermo Orbitrap technology
Familiarity with Protein Metrics software
Business experience and interest
Demonstrated experience in developing strong customer relationships and project management
This position is based in Madison, WI and includes a full relocation package for applicable candidates. Excellent compensation package includes salary anticipated to be between $50,000 – $120,000+ dependent upon degree and experience, benefits package, stock options and performance bonuses (both cash and stock options).
If you’re looking to fully use your expertise and get on the ground floor of an exciting start-up, Apply Today!
Questions? Email Andie Dumond directly at andie@carexscientific.com
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