Temp - Formulation (Senior/Associate)

Altus® is focused on developing and commercializing novel protein therapeutics for patients with chronic gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases. Altus' in-depth knowledge of protein crystallization has resulted in a proprietary pipeline of orally-delivered and injectable protein replacement products. As a company, we are committed to improving the quality of life of patients.

Our success is a result of our ability to recruit and retain highly qualified and motivated people who are among the best in the industry. Located in the heart of the biotechnology industry, Altus is only steps from two of the world's premier scientific research institutions and within miles of some of the country's leading hospitals and physicians. We seek to leverage this location to attract some of the best and brightest individuals in the field and foster innovation in a fun and exciting entrepreneurial setting.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
The person will help out Scientists to perform routine laboratory tasks such as preparation of buffers, running enzyme activity assays, determining protein concentrations, analyzing protein samples using HPLC etc.

Qualifications:
Ability to work under supervision preparing buffer solutions, analyzing protein samples, performing simple experiments and operating standard laboratory equipment.
Should have hands on experience in performing enzyme activity assays.
Should be able to prepare experiment summary and write research reports.
Should be able to describe experiment results to broader team if required.
Lab work experience is a plus, both academia and industry count.
Oral formulation development experience, protein chemistry experience desired.

Education:
B.S. in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience
M.S. in Pharmaceutics, Biochemistry, Chemistry or a related discipline with 0-2 years of relevant experience

Altus Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer.

Note To Recruitment Agencies:

Altus Pharmaceuticals does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies or individuals that offer candidates for a fee. Any recruiter or agency seeking to work with Altus Pharmaceuticals must contact human resources at careers@altus.com and enter into a signed fee agreement. Resumes submitted to Altus hiring managers or employees without consent will be deemed the property of Altus Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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