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Date Posted
Job Title Institution Name
Location
1/18/12
Sr. Scientific Editor
ICDD
Newtown Square, PA, USA
1/3/12 Sr .Research Assoc/Staff Scientist Illinois Inst. of Science Chicago, IL, USA
11/23/11
Ph. D Fellowship
NCSU & ORNL
Raleigh, NC & Oak Ridge, TN, USA

9/16/11

Assistant Scientist - Catalysis Science

Brookhaven National Lab

Upton, NY, USA

06/8/11
Drug Discovery Scientist I/Associate Scientist
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN USA

 

  

Industry & Commercial Positions

Date Posted
Job Title Company Name
Location
1/17/12
Associate Scientist
Biogen Idec
Cambridge, MA, USA
11/21/11 Director of Structural Biology
Dart NeuroScience LLC
San Diego, CA, USA

11/09/11

Materials Analysis Engineer

GlobalFoundries

Malta, NY, USA

10/26/11

Sr. Scientist PPD, Inc. New Brunswick, NJ, USA

07/15/11

Director of Sales & Marketing, Life Sciences

Rigaku Americas Corp    

The Woodlands, TX, USA

07/11/11

Director of Automation Sales & Marketing

Rigaku Automation, Inc.

Carlsbad, CA, USA

07/11/11

Principal Scientist

Pfizer

Groton, CT, USA

 

 

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Faculty & Staff Positions

 

Senior Scientific Editor

 

Description: Please see http://www.icdd.com/profile/whatsnew/employ.htm.  Critical crystallographic & chemical review of X-ray diffraction patterns & structures.

 

Requirements: Ph.D in Chemistry, Physics, or Crystallography

 

Institution: ICDD

Location: Newtown, PA, USA

Starting Date:  Immediately

Contact:  resumes@icdd.com

 

 

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Associate Scientist III, Crystallography

 

Description:    We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative crystallography associate scientist to support antibody engineering and small molecule drug discovery efforts in our structural biology group The Research Associate will provide protein crystallization support for a gene-to-structure team working towards structure-based drug design. This highly organized individual will engage in biochemical characterization, protein crystallization, and crystal cryoprotection for data collection. Protein production for selected needs will also be performed from cloning to purification for crystallization. The individual is expected to work in a highly collaborative environment, demonstrate initiative in solving difficult technical challenges and work simultaneously on multiple projects. The position will include use of biophysical methods to demonstrate protein/protein and protein/ligand interactions in support of crystallization and drug candidate characterizations.  Learn more at www.biogenidec.com/careers.

 

Qualifications:   Familiarity with techniques of protein expression and purification for crystallization and as well as crystallization is essential. Hands-on knowledge of cloning, mutagenesis, and protein chemistry is highly desired. A demonstrated ability and desire to rapidly and independently become proficient in new and diverse experimental techniques will be needed. The candidate must be a team player with excellent organizational, experimental data recording and time management skills



 

Institution: Biogen Idec

Location: Cambridge, MA, USA

Contact:   http://posttrak.arbita.net/cgi-bin/PostTrak.cgi?RefCode=R0827515710440

 

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Sr. Research Associate/Staff Scientist

 

Description: The BioCAT beamline 181D at the Advanced Photon Source seeks a beamline scientist to run its small-angle scattering program.

 

Institution: Illlinois Institute of Technology

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Starting Date:  ASAP

Contact:  Clareen Krolik

                 Krolik@bio.aps.anl.gov

 

 

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Ph. D Fellowship

 

Description:   Ph. D position in X-ray and neutron macromolecular crystallography, North Carolina State University (NCSU) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

 

Applications are invited for a Ph. D fellowship in X-ray and neutron crystallography in the laboratory of Dr. Flora Meilleur in the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry Department at NCSU and the Neutron Sciences Directorate at ORNL.

 

Research will focus on the elucidation of enzymatic mechanisms using a combination of high resolution X-ray and neutron crystallography. Interested candidates should hold a BS or MS degree and have a strong background in biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline. Previous experience in molecular biology and protein purification is a plus.

 

The successful candidate will complete the graduate training program at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, NC during their first year and will be located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the remainder of their doctoral research.  

 

This fellowship is supported in part by an NSF IGERT ((Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program) award. The application requires US residency.

 

Interested candidates should submit their application at http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/applygrad.htm.

 

For more information on the Molecular and Structural Biochemistry department and the graduate program please visit: http://biochem.ncsu.edu/

 

Institution: Brookhaven National Laboratory

Location: Raleigh, NC & Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Contact:  Flora Meilleur

                 fmeille@ncsu.edu or meilleurf@ornl.gov

 

 

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Assistant Scientist - Catalysis Science (6410) - 15886

Description: If you are an external applicant you can view and apply for this job at: 
https://jobs.bnl.gov/psc/Jobs/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=15886&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

 

Institution: Brookhaven National Laboratory

Location: Upton, NY, USA

Starting Date:  May 1, 2012

Contact:  Erin Gettler

                 egettler@bnl.gov

 

 

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Drug Discovery Scientist I/Associate Scientist

 

Description:  An opening is available in the laboratory of Dr. Stephen Fesik (http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/fesiklab) for the Drug Discovery Scientist I/Associate Scientist position. The candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry or a related field with 1-2 years of experience in gene cloning and protein purification. Experience in NMR-based binding assay and protein crystallography is highly preferred. The ideal candidate should be courteous, responsible, organized, hard-working, and be able to multi-task and communicate efficiently.  The successful candidate will be trained initially but will work independently or with limited supervision on assigned duties thereafter.

 

Institution: Yale University - Chemical and Biophysical Instrumentation Center

Location: Nashville, TN, USA


Contact: Please send CV or resume to jason.phan@vanderbilt.edu

 

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Industry & Commercial Positions

 

Director of Structural Biology

 

Description:  The Director of Structural Biology will have broad knowledge of (i) molecular biology, (ii) protein biochemistry, (iii) crystallographic methods and analyses, (iv) computational chemistry and (v) new technologies for in vitro protein expression and quantification of small molecule-protein interactions.  Please visit our web site for full job description: www.dartneuroscience.com.

 

Institution: Dart NeuroScience LLC

Location: San Diego, USA

Starting Date:  ASAP

Contact:  Thomas Ta

                 jobs@dartneuroscience.com

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Materials Anaylsis Engineer

 

Description:  Primary responsibility will cover operation and upkeep of latest generation XRD/XRR instrumentation based within the materials analysis lab for supporting device fabrication at Fab 8, Malta, NY.  Secondary responsibilities will include operation and upkeep of Ellipsometry and Digital Holographic Microscopy instrumentation.

 

Institution: GlobalFoundries

Location: Malta, NY, USA

Starting Date:  January 2012

Contact:  Paul van der heide

                paul.vanderheide@globalfoundries.com

 

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Senior Scientist - Crystallography, PPD, Inc,

 

Description: The basic purpose of the Senior Scientist is to independently perform complex laboratory analysis of pharmaceuticals and proficiently use analytical instrumentation, calculate and analyze data, and record data in adherence with PPD Standard Operating Procedures and cGMP's. This position will routinely act as the project leader on multiple projects, will interact with clients, review and evaluate data, write reports and protocols.  The Sr. Scientist is responsible for the scientific conduct of the project at PPD and communication of regulatory issues with more senior level team members.

 

The successful candidate will work in a state of the art laboratory and apply Materials Chemistry and Crystallography approaches to problem solving concerning structure and solid-state properties of key intermediates in support of chemical development of Active pharmaceutical ingredients.  Responsibilities include:


• Crystallization of key intermediates for improved properties (e.g., chemical/optical purity, crystal morphology, solid-state stability) and processes (e.g., clean-up, filtration, drying).
• Preparation of single crystals and structure determination using X-ray crystallography.
• Characterization of bulk solids using PXRD, Thermal analysis (DSC, TGA, hot-stage microscopy), NMR, SEM and other appropriate analytical techniques. 
• Routine maintenance of the lab equipment and update of the application software.
• Proactive collaboration with process chemists and engineers, effective communication of experimental findings and issues, timely written documentation, and database entry of results.
• The candidate will also have opportunities to develop interactions with pharmaceutical scientists in formulation development and analytical development and participate in the final form selection, salt and polymorph screening of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API).

 

If you would like to view the position or apply on-line go to:

www.ppdi.com

Click on "Careers"

Select North America, United States

the job number is 104629 - for the Crystallography position (Sr Scientist level)


Institution: PPD, Inc.

Location: New Brunswick, NJ, USA

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

Contact:  Sandra Ward

                 sandra.ward3@ppdi.com

 

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Director of Sales and Marketing, Life Sciences Division Rigaku Americas Corp

 

Rigaku Americas Corporation, a world leader in X-ray instrumentation for crystallography and small angle scattering techniques, is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing for our Life Sciences Division.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Additional duties may be assigned.)
·       In charge of inside and outside sales activities and staff from proposal preparation to closing sales
·       Provides support and training to Sales Representatives to meet sales targets, growing sales by creating new customers, capturing competitors' customers, and retaining current customers
·       In partnership with National and International Sales Representatives, make sales calls to meet customers and give product presentations to promote Rigaku Life Sciences products
·       Negotiates final sales terms (price, warranty, delivery, terms, etc)
·       Develop and maintain sales strategies
·       Works closely with Sales, Global Marketing, and Customer Support to competitively differentiate and position products.
·       Coordinates product release schedule with development to ensure that releases achieve marketing objectives in addition to technical objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS
·       7+ years experience in Sales Management
·       Master's or Ph.D. in protein crystallography/structural biology or other related life science field a plus
·       Must be an experienced public speaker with good customer rapport
·       Requires 50% domestic/international travel
·       Location The Woodlands, Texas, USA
 
We offer competitive salaries and benefits. For immediate consideration, please email your resume with salary requirements to resumes@Rigaku.com.  www.Rigaku.com. Rigaku is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.


 
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 Principal Scientist - Protein Crystallography - Pfizer, Inc.

Please apply on-line at www.pfizer.com/careers and search for job ID 953226.

 

Role Description

The successful candidate for this position will join Groton Structural Biology and Biophysics (SB&B), a multi-disciplinary group with well-established expertise in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, biological mass spectrometry, NMR, biophysics, crystallography & computational sciences. Our mission is to provide integrated molecular insights into drug target mechanism and target-ligand interactions to impact discovery efforts across important therapeutic areas, such as Immunology & Autoimmune Diseases, Inflammation & Remodeling, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Metabolic & Endocrine Diseases and Oncology.

As a Principal Scientist - Protein Crystallography, you will apply expert knowledge to determine the atomic structures of novel drug target proteins and protein-ligand complexes by protein crystallographic methods and extract novel and relevant structural insights to drive drug discovery efforts. You will need to collaborate with other scientists in our multidisciplinary SB&B teams to deliver high impact results from the laboratory, and partner with scientists across Medicinal Chemistry, Biology and other platform lines to impact project decisions. You will also use your deep knowledge in protein crystallography and other related techniques to drive the development of cutting-edge technologies and external collaborations in structural sciences.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties:

- Determine the atomic structures of novel drug target proteins and protein-ligand complexes using protein crystallographic methods

- Expert analysis of relevant data and literature to extract novel structural insights and drive drug discovery efforts.

- Contribute to the design and execution of other experiments (e.g. construct design, purification, crystallization) and laboratory duties (e.g. synchrotron trips) when needed

- Mentor junior scientists and contribute to vigorous experimental design and execution as well as high level of scientific engagement

 

Qualifications

Training & Education:

- Doctoral degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field

- Postdoctoral or industry training in Protein Crystallography

- Established track record in solving novel protein structures and applying innovative methods throughout the gene-to-structure process

Prior Experience:

- 3-5 years of additional research experience (after postdoctoral training) in using structural information to impact drug discovery efforts, preferably in an industrial setting and through collaborative efforts.

 
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Director of Automation Sales & Marketing - Rigaku Automation, Inc.

Rigaku Automation, Inc., a subsidiary of Rigaku Americas Corporation, located in Carlsbad, CA, is a world leader in robotic automation in the structural biology market. We are looking for a unique experienced business and marketing professional who possesses strong scientific and communication skills.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the definition, development, and launch of the CrystalMation product line and services by performing the following duties or by leveraging cross-functional resources.

·      Creates business plans for assigned product(s) or product line(s) that establish marketing goals to ensure share of market and profitability of products and/or services.

·      Develops and executes marketing plans and programs, including channel and partner relationship recommendations (both short and long range), to ensure the profit, growth and expansion of company products and/or services.

·      Researches, analyzes, and monitors financial and technological factors to capitalize market opportunities and minimize the effects of competitor activity.

·      Works closely with Sales, Corporate Marketing, and Customer Support to competitively differentiate and position products and resolve issues/problems that affect product success.

·      Gathers data from market and customers to create marketing requirements and specifications. Supports the broad efforts of the product management group to assist in achieving corporate objectives.

·      Coordinates product release schedule with development to ensure that releases achieve marketing objectives in addition to technical objectives.

·      Provides support and training to Sales Representatives to meet sales targets, growing sales by creating new customers, capturing competitors' customers, and retaining customers.

·      In partnership with Sales Representatives, makes sales calls to meet customers, gives product presentations, and meets customers for lunch/dinner dates to promote and sell products.

·      Coordinates bringing prospective customers to our site for product demonstrations.

·      Persuades customers to buy Rigaku Automation products versus our competition through use of excellent verbal and written communication and use of professional sales tactics.

·      Negotiates final terms (price, warranty, delivery, terms, etc.) of a sale using excellent closing tactics.

Qualifications

·      Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field and 7+ years of experience

·      BA, BS, Master's or Ph.D. in life sciences a+

·      Must be an experienced public speaker with good customer rapport

·      Requires 50% domestic/international travel

 

We offer competitive salaries and benefits. For immediate consideration, please email your resume with salary requirements to raiJobs@Rigaku.com.  www.rigaku.com/automation

No relocation available.  EOE 

 

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