Astellas Pharma
Protein Analyst, BioConjugation, Antibody Drug Conjugate
Astellas Pharma, South San Francisco, California, us, 94083
Protein Analyst, BioConjugation, Antibody Drug Conjugate at
Astellas Pharma
Join to apply for the Protein Analyst, BioConjugation, Antibody Drug Conjugate role at Astellas Pharma. Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com.
Purpose Our research division is looking for an analytical scientist to conduct analysis for Antibody‑Drug Conjugates (ADCs), primarily focusing on MS analysis etc. for ADC characteristics to drive projects in SSF. In this position, you will work closely with Antibody Engineering group to advance our project.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Characterize ADCs with a wide range of analytical techniques in-house or outsource
Evaluate developability of ADCs
Perform MS analysis and data interpretation for generated ADCs
Manage CRO for analytical assays and data interpretation and recommend next steps
Participate in ADC projects, contributing to team decision‑making through the analytical data you generate such as MS, SEC and HIC etc.
Contribute the creation of optimal ADC clinical candidates based on analytical data
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), offering appropriate advice and solutions
Contribute to patents, publications, and technical reports
Qualifications Required
PhD with 0–2 years relevant laboratory experience in analytical chemistry research
Extensive hands‑on experience in HPLC, capillary electrophoresis and mass spectrometry
Desire and ability to work in flexible and team‑oriented environment
Well‑balanced communication skills (active & passive) in own language and in English
Preferred
Experience in antibody‑related modalities development especially in antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs)
Experience in oncology research
Experience in patent application
Working Environment
This position is based in SSF and will require on‑site work
Salary Range $91,000 – $143,000 (final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and organizational equity considerations).
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year‑end shut‑down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company‑paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Company‑paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
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Astellas Pharma
Join to apply for the Protein Analyst, BioConjugation, Antibody Drug Conjugate role at Astellas Pharma. Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas!
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com.
Purpose Our research division is looking for an analytical scientist to conduct analysis for Antibody‑Drug Conjugates (ADCs), primarily focusing on MS analysis etc. for ADC characteristics to drive projects in SSF. In this position, you will work closely with Antibody Engineering group to advance our project.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Characterize ADCs with a wide range of analytical techniques in-house or outsource
Evaluate developability of ADCs
Perform MS analysis and data interpretation for generated ADCs
Manage CRO for analytical assays and data interpretation and recommend next steps
Participate in ADC projects, contributing to team decision‑making through the analytical data you generate such as MS, SEC and HIC etc.
Contribute the creation of optimal ADC clinical candidates based on analytical data
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), offering appropriate advice and solutions
Contribute to patents, publications, and technical reports
Qualifications Required
PhD with 0–2 years relevant laboratory experience in analytical chemistry research
Extensive hands‑on experience in HPLC, capillary electrophoresis and mass spectrometry
Desire and ability to work in flexible and team‑oriented environment
Well‑balanced communication skills (active & passive) in own language and in English
Preferred
Experience in antibody‑related modalities development especially in antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs)
Experience in oncology research
Experience in patent application
Working Environment
This position is based in SSF and will require on‑site work
Salary Range $91,000 – $143,000 (final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and organizational equity considerations).
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year‑end shut‑down
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Company‑paid life insurance
Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions
Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
Company‑paid fleet vehicle for eligible positions
Referral bonus program
Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans
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