Staff Scientist II/Senior Scientist, Discovery Biology

 Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science  Type: Full Time, Employee  Minimum Education: Doctorate Staff Scientist II/Senior Scientist, Discovery Biology Our client is a uniquely focused biotech company working to develop a new platform to treat major diseases. Recently, they have collaborated with two large pharmaceutical companies in deals worth over $100 million.   Job Description: We are looking for a take-charge individual who can operate independently and contribute to the growth of the company.  He/she will initially be an individual contributor but a nice opportunity for growth exists. The candidate will be working closely with a group of thirteen and will be involved in all aspects of enzymology and assay development to identify therapeutically relevant proteases.   Job Qualification:Qualifications include having a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology with 2-5 years of industry experience, expertise in enzyme kinetics, experience with purification and characterization of proteins, and strong oral and written communication skills.  Additionally, experience in a drug discovery environment, familiarity with protein engineering, a strong understanding of protein-protein interactions, and experience with proteases are beneficial to this position. Compensation: Competitive If you are interested in learning more about this position, please send your resume to aswartz@kleinhersh.com and reference code AS650. Visit www.kleinhersh.com to view additional job opportunities available through our company.  Company: MRINetwork  Contact Name: Allison Swartz  Email: Apply by Email Klein Hersh International is your connection to the best and brightest people involved in the Life Sciences and Information Technology industries. We are immersed in all aspects of the drug lifecycle- touching everything from drug discovery through clinical trials, dealing with commercialization as well as regulatory affairs, outsourcing organizations, marketing and branding. Our IT Division is deeply entrenched in the Software segment of the business placing sales professionals to C level executives. We know the talent the market demands and can help your organization reach its hiring goals! As a global leader in the Pharmaceutical/Biotech arena and Information Technology, Klein Hersh International has years of deep industry expertise and a large thriving network of contacts. Let us put it to work for you! Whether your company needs a contract or permanent executive level solution, we can help! Please visit us at www.kleinhersh.com to learn more.................. MRINetwork is one of the world's largest recruitment organizations. Through our Accelerated RecruitmentT approach, we find and place Impact Players, those individuals who arrive faster, fit better and stay longer. Providing our clients immeasurable return on their hiring investment by bringing them the people who make a difference in their business every day. The combination of our global reach, industry expertise and streamlined methodology allows MRINetwork to match companies with their Impact Players - the right candidate for the right position. MRI is a registered trademark licensed to Management Recruiters International, Inc. An Equal Opportunity Company Each office is independently owned and operated.