Research Associate, Sample Management/Analytical Chemistry
Halda Therapeutics
Date: 8 hours ago
City: New Haven, CT
Salary:
$70,000
-
$85,000
per year
Contract type: Full time
About Halda Therapeutics
Halda Therapeutics is a venture-backed biotechnology platform company, focused on the discovery of medicines through the creation of innovative molecules that modify disease-causing pathways. Halda was founded by Professor Craig Crews from Yale University and is funded by top-tier venture capital firms. The Company is located in Science Park, adjacent to Yale University’s Science Hill in New Haven, CT.
The Position
Halda is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our Chemistry Team to assist in Halda’s Sample Management and Analytical functions. The role of this individual will be to drive the weekly activities associated with the curation and dispensing of Halda compounds, and to perform analytical activities to assess compound purity. This position requires a willingness to learn new techniques in a fast-paced environment and requires cross-disciplinary interactions with biologists, medicinal chemists, and analytical chemists.
Key Responsibilities
70,000 - 85,000 USD per year(New Haven, CT)
Halda Therapeutics is a venture-backed biotechnology platform company, focused on the discovery of medicines through the creation of innovative molecules that modify disease-causing pathways. Halda was founded by Professor Craig Crews from Yale University and is funded by top-tier venture capital firms. The Company is located in Science Park, adjacent to Yale University’s Science Hill in New Haven, CT.
The Position
Halda is seeking a motivated and organized individual to join our Chemistry Team to assist in Halda’s Sample Management and Analytical functions. The role of this individual will be to drive the weekly activities associated with the curation and dispensing of Halda compounds, and to perform analytical activities to assess compound purity. This position requires a willingness to learn new techniques in a fast-paced environment and requires cross-disciplinary interactions with biologists, medicinal chemists, and analytical chemists.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in lab management responsibilities: organize/maintain lab space, return sample vials to appropriate storage locations, order consumables, etc.
- Assist in the weekly processing of compound shipments from external CROs: sorting, labelling and compound solubilization
- Solid sample dispensing utilizing analytical balances for in-vivo studies and external shipments
- Ensure robustness of inventory accuracy within laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Prepare compound plates and operate UPLC/HPLC to acquire QC data
- Interpret UPLC/HPLC data to assess compound identity and purity
- Assist with data file upload to LIMS from internal assays and external partners
- A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required; 1-2 years experience in a Sample Management/Analytical role preferred
- Experience with liquid handler automation and creating/editing scripts preferred
- Experience with Waters and Agilent hardware/software preferred
- Able to thrive in a multifunctional role at a nimble, fast-growing biotech
- Close attention to detail and time management skills within a fast-paced environment
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to work within a team
- Strong work ethic, responsibility, and positive work habits with the ability to prioritize work
70,000 - 85,000 USD per year(New Haven, CT)
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