Job Title: Research Scientist Location: San Diego, CA Compensation: $50.00-$61.00 Type: Contract Responsibilities + Primary responsibility is to perform original research to develop marketable products. + Special emphasis will be placed on automated antibody and bispecific purification, which will involve working with GE AKTA (Pure/Avant) and Unicorn software. Knowledge of Protein Maker instrument a plus. + Generate mg to gram quantities of material for in-vivo efficacy studies. + Develop and optimize high-throughput purification capabilities using Lynx900 and KingFisher Flex System. + Packing of chromatography columns, operating endotoxin free chromatography, including operating preparative (FPLC) and analytical (HPLC) chromatography systems. + Analytical characterization including endotoxin measurements, protein quantitation assays, analytical HPLC chromatography (HIC, SEC), capillary electrophoresis (CE-SDS and cIEF), DLS, and mass photometry. + Buffer preparation, molar concentration quantitation and pH adjustment. + Storing, inventorying, and ordering department supplies. + Participates on cross-functional teams by performing assigned experiments and offering technical advice at team meetings; shares technical expertise with other colleagues; trains or provides guidance to other personnel, if needed. + Maintain a neat and clean work environment. + Manage your workload with minimal supervision. + Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams. Requirements BASIC QUALIFICATION: + Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of academic / industry experience + Or Master's Degree 3+ years of academic / industry experience + Or PhD No experience required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's Degree 5+ years or Master's Degree 3+ years or PhD with no experience in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Cell biology or related discipline. + Experience in antibody/bi-specific purification and characterization including, but not limited to SDS-PAGE, CE-SDS, CiEF, AnSEC, endotoxin measurement, A280. + Automated liquid handling a plus. + Sample inventory management. + Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. + Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities. + Must be very detail-oriented and organized, with excellent time-management and multitasking skills. + Have outstanding analytic and problem-solving abilities. + Display excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with employees at all levels of the organizational structure. + Must be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, well organized and work effectively as part of a team. + Demonstrate a track record of initiative, creativity, organization, and independent performance at a high level combined with attention to detail and adherence to timelines/deliverables, and documentation. Benefits System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.