Associate Scientist

Seattle WA

Pay rate: $53.00

Top Skills:

• Proficiency with biochemical techniques to analyze oligonucleotides (PAGE and CE)

• Proficiency with analytical IP-RP chromatography for RNA (including mRNA) purity

• Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids and proteins

• Experience with optimizing molecular cloning reactions

• Experience with gene editing primary human cells or immortalized cell-lines

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute nucleic acid ligation reactions using “splint ligation” methodology

• Design and execute ion-pairing (IP) reversed-phase (RP) chromatography methods

• Perform purification of oligonucleotides using chromatography and/or preparative PAGE

• Design and evaluate the performance of new biophysical assays to identify and assess CQA’s

• Manage samples and data related to gene editing platform process development

• Provide experimental design and executional support to team members in adjacent and related functions (e.g. clinical development programs, high throughput process development, etc.)

• Actively participate and support lab maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and documentation

• Summarize and present data in group meetings and contribute to group discussions

• Author technical reports, study memos, and protocols

Basic Qualifications:

• STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant industry experience; title/compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and skillset

• Proficiency with biochemical techniques to analyze oligonucleotides (PAGE and CE)

• Proficiency with analytical IP-RP chromatography for RNA (including mRNA) purity

• Experience working with, storing, and analyzing purified nucleic acids and proteins

• Independently motivated with the ability to work in teams

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral presentation and technical writing

• Ability to leverage literature, internal and external resources to solve problems and develop new technologies

• Possess a growth mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in biological or chemical engineering, biochemistry, or bio-related field

• Experience with optimizing molecular cloning reactions

• Experience with gene editing primary human cells or immortalized cell-lines

• Experience with solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis

• Experience with bioinformatic tools used to predict RNA secondary structure

• Experience with JMP for DoE design and analysis

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.