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Job Number HT-454

Process Development Associate - Temporary
Functional Area: Protein Sciences

Maxygen, Inc. is committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of improved next-generation protein pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease and serious medical conditions. We have a great pipeline of clinical candidates through our joint ventureship with Astellas, which we have named Perseid Therapeutics. We still have great people, ample resources and a serious, but fun working environment. We offer access to and use of cutting-edge technology and the opportunity to work with other great people.

There is an immediate opening within our Protein Sciences/Process Development Department for an experienced individual with the background, talents and interests listed below.  This position is a temporary position and could very well last for twelve or more months.  If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume/CV to jobs@maxygen.com and be sure to include "HT-454 in the subject line of the email.  Thanks! We look forward to hearing from you!

We are seeking a Biologist to support our preclinical programs by performing the following duties and roles: 

 1.    Cell culture and protein expression: maintains mammalian adherent and suspension cell lines, performs transient and stable transfections (40%)
 

2.     Protein purification and formulation: purifies proteins using various chromatography methods and formulates proteins (30%)

3.     Protein characterization: runs LAL, SDS-PAGE, and Western Blotting (20%)

4.     Data recording: documents all of data and information in notebooks (10%)

Qualifications:

Must have a BS/BA in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology or related discipline. Prefer at least 6 months in a biotechnology company or in an academic setting performing protein expression and purification.  Behavioral requirements include:

1.     Be able to learn and to consistently practice sterile laboratory technique

2.     Has the ability to work well in a team environment

3.     Needs to be detail-oriented and to be diligent in performing experimental procedure and in documentation of date in laboratory notebooks

4.     Be able to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to taking new responsibilities


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