Scientist/ Senior Scientist

Scientist/Senior Scientist

Intabio is a venture-funded technology company committed to revolutionizing the way biopharmaceutical drugs are developed and produced. We have assembled a stellar team of innovators known for creating groundbreaking technologies for molecular characterization and drug discovery. Our first product, the Blaze™ system, provides a novel approach to high-throughput detection and identification of subtle protein modifications - modifications that can undermine the stability and efficacy of life-saving drugs such as monoclonal antibodies. Our early technology partners include many of the world's most successful biopharmaceutical companies.

We have an immediate opening for a Scientist/Senior Scientist in Fremont, CA. This is a hands-on lab role. The highly distinguished individual will bring their industry experience in CE (microfluidics) separation technology and/or Mass Spectroscopy system development. Ideal candidates will bring Six Sigma/Design excellence experience to the role.

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Develop and optimize protocols and reagents for cIEF-MS assay
• Create and execute system integration plans
• Create test procedures, specifications and acceptance criteria
• Create and execute verification and validation plans
• Troubleshoot failure at component, module, and system levels
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure the highest design quality and performance
• Analyze test results and prepare technical summary/reports
• Work with marketing to meet product requirements

Qualifications:

• PhD, MS, BS in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related field required.
• 0-7 years (PhD), 7-15 years (MS, BS) of industry experience required. Hands-on experience in biopharma analytical work, instrument development work for analytical systems, or development of consumables, reagent and biochemical solutions for complex analytical systems.
• Highly proficient in either mass spec operation, electrospray for intact proteins or capillary/ microfluidics electrophoresis of proteins.
• Expertise in CE-MS or LC-MS is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for oral presentations, customer discussions and written technical reports required .
• Experience with six sigma and design excellence.
• Experience with design and execution of V&V plans.
• Experience with jmp, r, matlab for data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in electrophoresis, mass spectroscopy, assay development, protein biochemistry, protein isoforms/variants analysis, instrument and consumable development.
• Goal-oriented, highly motivated, creative, and able to collaborate within and among teams and disciplines.

• Ability to work collaboratively and foster professional, constructive relationships as part of a team while also working independently to produce data and meet challenging timelines and goals.