Research Associate - Invetx

Research Associate - Invetx

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra!

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 3000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, ( D )edication, ( E )njoyment, ( C )ourage, ( H )onesty, ( R )elationships and ( A )mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

Research Associates at Invetx provide valuable data to keep our projects moving forward. These individuals are responsible for designing, running, documenting, and analyzing scientific experiments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining a safe working environment, mammalian cell culture, protein expression and purification, protein characterization, data collection and lab notebook documentation. This position will be focused on protein expression, purification, and characterization of canine and feline bispecific antibodies. Research Associates are also expected to communicate and present data cross functionally throughout Invetx. Research Associates are full-time onsite employees at the Natick, MA lab and report directly to the Senior Director of Drug Discovery.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Maintain a safe working environment
• Expression of recombinant proteins with a focus on antibodies and bispecific antibodies
• Protein purification including column resin scouting to determine the best purification scheme to remove byproducts or mispaired species
• Protein analytics including SDS-PAGE, western blotting, ELISA, SEC, AEX, HIC, cIEF, CE-SDS, flow cytometry, cell-based assays, and SPR
• Cell lines passaging and freezing
• Characterization (affinity and functional activity)
• Maintain the organization of the in-house laboratory which will include ordering consumables and lab equipment
• Work with project timelines/deliverables, support, and coordinate cross-functional activities to achieve team goals
• Create lab notebook records of each experiment in a timely manner
• Prepare clearly articulated data presentations
• Communicate and present progress to the company

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

• Motivated to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to work with a team
• Strong communication
• Organized
• BS in biological sciences or other relevant field, minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory experience

Additional Information:

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match and and other incentives for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.