TEMP Senior Research Associate, Protein Sciences - CytomX Therapeutics

Headquarters Location: South San Francisco, CA

Candidate Location: Hybrid

Travel Required: 5%

Reports To: Scientist I, Protein Sciences

Department: Protein Sciences

Position Type:  Temporary (6 months), Non-Exempt

About CytomX Therapeutics:

CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. is committed to changing the treatment of cancer with our novel Probody® therapeutic platform. Our commitment to transforming lives with safer, more effective therapies is driven by our curiosity and passion for innovation and our belief that by acting with integrity in an honest, respectful, ethical manner, we have the power to change lives. Our workplace embodies collaboration, open communication, celebrating our successes, and holding each other to the highest possible standards. CytomX has a broad pipeline, which comprises seven therapeutic candidates across multiple treatment modalities including antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”), T-cell engaging bispecific antibodies (“TCBs”), and immune modulators such as cytokines and checkpoint inhibitors (“CPIs”). Learn more at www.cytomX.com.

Who You Are and What You’ll Do:

You are passionate about life sciences and making a difference to cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers. As a TEMP Senior Research Associate in the Protein Sciences Department, you will be responsible for supporting protein purification and analytical method development needs for all discovery programs at CytomX. You will work with many biologics formats, including PROBODY® Therapeutics, bispecifics, and cytokines. With your excellent communication skills and work ethic, you will contribute to lead selection for all discovery pipeline programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the protein purification workflow to meet the needs of Research at CytomX.
• Develop analytical methods to characterize biologics such as PROBODY® Therapeutics, bispecifics, and cytokines.
• Perform quality control assessments on all purified samples.
• Solve protein purification problems and optimize strategies based on scientific principles, current technologies, and personal experience.
• Organize data in electronic lab notebooks and communicate results in internal scientific meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in Biochemistry with 4+ years of experience in the biotechnology or biopharma industry OR BS in Biochemistry with 6+ years of experience in the biotechnology or biopharma industry

• Expertise in chromatography methods and operating AKTA systems for protein purification is required
• In-depth knowledge of protein characterization assays such as concentration, endotoxin measurement, CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, and SEC-HPLC is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of antibody therapeutics and experience in purifying multiple antibody formats (e.g., bispecifics) is desired
• Hands on experience in operating Agilent/Waters/Thermo HPLC or UPLC instruments, Maurice iCIEF and CE-SDS systems is preferred

How You Will Work:

• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork. Works well with others and understands that collaboration leads to better results.
• Possesses strong communication skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and professionally. Listens actively to build understanding.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and self-awareness. Builds and cultivates strong and enduring relationships with others. Acts with humility and understands own strengths and weaknesses.
• Shows continuous improvement and a commitment to self-management and development. Operates with a continuous improvement mindset and continuously seeks to expand own knowledge and capabilities.
• Demonstrates a patient focus. Puts the patient first in actions and decisions taken.

Compensation, Benefits, and So Much More

• The expected salary range for this role based on the primary location for this position in California is starting at $50.00 an hour. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• A great environment where we work collaboratively, leverage each other’s strengths, and work toward a shared vision with our common goals of doing the best thing for patients.

Conditions of Employment 

• Background investigations are required for all positions at CytomX, consistent with applicable law.

CytomX’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)

CytomX believes that DEIB helps drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, innovative work environment with employees who reflect our values and ultimately, serve our patients. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Further, we are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we (and the agencies we work with) will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.  If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, or need other assistance in applying for or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources, at hr@cytomx.com

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