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Associate Director - Glycoprotein expert needed!: Randstad

Job IDS_34402
Company NameRandstad
Job CategoryPharmaceutical/Biotech
LocationCambridge, MA
Position TypeFull-Time, Employee
Salary$100,000 to $135,000 per year
Experience0-1 Years Experience
Desired Education LevelPhD
Date PostedNovember 3, 2009




Associate Director - Glycoprotein expert needed!

At Randstad, our job is simple. We work for you, and are ready to help you find the perfect job. Every day, Randstad helps over 150,000 people throughout the world find the job that's right for them - and we can do the same for you.

Our Biotech client in Cambridge, MA is looking for an Associate Director / Senior Manager with glycoprotein characterization expertise to join their Protein and Analytical Sciences group.

General Duties:
Initiates, directs and executes scientific research and development that is critical to corporate strategies and image. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, projects and problems. Plans and executes laboratory research. Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theory. Makes major contributions to scientific literature and conferences. Participates in development of patent applications. Will be responsible for the management and professional development of a 4-6 person research group. Interfaces with various departments.

Working hours: 40 hours, M-F

Education:
Requires a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline (Analytical Chemistry or Biochemistry) and a minimum of 7-10 years experience in an industrial setting. Expert knowledge of analytical biochemistry principles and concepts is required. As an alternative, a Masters degree may be considered if combined with a minimum of 12-15 years related experience.

Qualifications:
- Projects require expert and extensive knowledge of advanced analytical principles, theories and concepts. The person will often act as project leader and will serve as an organizational consultant and spokesperson on specialized projects or programs.
- Specifically the individual will be responsible for the development, implementation, and tech transfer of analytical methods involved in the biotechnology industry including methods that explore the quality and quantity of recombinant molecules. Experience in the analysis of glycans,
development of ELISA and enzymatic assays, examination of structural integrity of proteins are a must. The person should be able to analyze data provide scientific input and direction to junior personnel within the group; prioritize projects and resources, write technical reports and
manuscripts for publications, present to internal and external scientific meetings. Previous experience with the analysis of proteins produced in mammalian cells is a plus.
- A minimum of 5+ years supervisory management experience of both PhD & non-PhD scientists

Please forward your resume to Yushen Chang yushen.chang@us.randstad.com or call 617-354-7215 for immediate consideration.

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.



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