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Research Associate - Microbial Fermentation, Protein Sciences CMC (SYN)

  • Internship
  • La Jolla, USA
  • Personal services

Job description



Synthorx has advanced a revolutionary technology that expands the genetic alphabet to drive the sitespecific incorporation of multiple non-natural amino acids into proteins of any size, and to manufacture these improved proteins at scale. This technology opens-up opportunities to make novel protein therapeutics to previously difficult to drug targets. We are hiring a motivated Research Associate/Senior Research Associate with hands-on experience with microbial protein expression and protein purification. This candidate will contribute to the development of protein expression processes using Synthorx recombinant platform to support lead candidate selection, pre-clinical studies and technical transfer to external CMOs. 

Key Responsibilities:

·  Experience with E.coli and Pichia fermentation. Perform all steps of protein expression and scaleup under minimal supervision.
·  Experience with fermentation equipment at bench scale required (1L to 10 L). Experience at pilot and industrial scale desirable.
·  Contribute to downstream process development teams to ensure efficient integration of functions.
·  Develop standard operating procedures, document protocols and technology transfer.
·  Support internal lead discovery efforts and pre-clinical studies.
·  Prepare and present project updates to ensure timely delivery.
·  Maintain a high standard for quality control including up-to-date data records for all fermentations executed.
·  Troubleshoot challenging technical, experimental, and instrumental issues.

Required:

·  MSc or BSc and 5+ of hands-on experience with recombinant protein production.
·  Experience with E. coli and Pichia-based recombinant expression including scale-up preparation employing fermentation instrumentation and protocols. Familiarity with DASGIP instrumentation is highly desirable.
·  Working knowledge of microbial physiology and its impact on process optimization.
·  Hands-on experience with protein purification including chromatography (column packing, resin screen) and TFF.  Familiarity with AKTA instrumentation is highly desirable.
·  Experience in protein characterization (SDS PAGE, Western Blotting, quantification). 
·  Experience with technical transfer to external CMOs.
·  Effective communication and prioritization of activities to match dynamic timelines.
·  Manages own time effectively.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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