What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist-QC position at Sorrento Therapeutics?
ABOUT US
Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage and commercial biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering innovative and clinically meaningful therapies to address unmet medical needs. Our vision is to leverage our proprietary G-MAB™ library in conjunction with proprietary targeted delivery modalities to generate the next generation of therapeutics for treating cancer, autoimmune, inflammatory, viral and neurodegenerative diseases. These modalities include proprietary chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR-T), dimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (DAR-T™), antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), oncolytic virus (Seprehvec™), lymphatic drug targeting (SOFUSA®), as well as bispecific antibody approaches. We are additionally developing pain management solutions, including our clinical candidates resiniferatoxin (RTX) and SEMDEXA™. In response to the global SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) pandemic, we are also developing and conducting clinical studies for potential coronavirus antiviral therapies and vaccines, including Abivertinib, COVI-MSC™, COVI-AMG™, COVIDROPS™, and COVI SHIELD™, and diagnostic test solutions, such as COVISTIX™ and COVITRACK™.
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Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is a federal government contractor and, in compliance with its obligations under current federal regulations and guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, Sorrento requires all employees, including newly hired employees, to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19, unless the employee is legally entitled to an accommodation. For further information, please refer to the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force’s 2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors (Updated November 10, 2021), available at:
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Sorrento Therapeutics (“Sorrento”) is seeking an experienced Scientist/Sr. Scientist. This individual leads and contributes to analytical method development & qualification and QC-releasing test for supporting CMC activities. This position will design and perform experiments, interpret data and write reports, and train junior members. Work independently under minimal supervision while performing the following method development and qualification: LC-MS, RP-HPLC, HPLC-CAD, Peptide mapping, Oligo mapping and other development areas.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Independently plan, design, initiate and conduct experiments in support of product development and project goals.
- Develop and validate stage appropriate analytical methods, such as LC-MS, HPLCs, etc. for testing of DS and DP.
- Perform antibodies, mRNA, other proteins, and biologics characterization and develop associated analytical methods.
- Perform QC release testing for DS and DP.
- Demonstrate a high level of professional expertise in one or more technical areas.
- Present results of work, interprets data, and draws conclusions regarding presented material.
- Author reports, protocols, test methods, and other documentation
- Troubleshoot and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Deliver high quality results in an accurate and a time sensitive manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- PhD’s Degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology or related disciplines with 1-2 years relevant experience or Master’s Degree with 5-7 years relevant experience
- Experience on LC-MS preferred
- Previous work in a GMP environment
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and organizational skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with groups
YOUR REWARD:
- Support scientists who are on the leading edge of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer.
- Earn a competitive salary that allows you to focus your attention on your passion.
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, matching 401k, company paid holidays, and Flexible PTO, plus equity-based compensation.
If this sounds like the right career to fit your personality and interests, please apply, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
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Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.