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Biochemist I
Summary
Title:Biochemist I
ID:4096107
Department:Development
Description

Position : Biochemist I

Location : San Diego, CA

Duration : 6 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level of Experience: Entry Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

 

Work hours: Standard schedule; onsite, 8a-5pm

 

3 Must haves on the resume:

o Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments.

o Demonstrated ability to make buffers and solutions according to written SOPs.

o Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required

 

Job Description:

  • Client is seeking a Biochemist I to work within a team that is manufacturing and developing new point-of-care assays for human in vitro diagnostic applications, using lateral-flow immunoassay technologies.
  • The Biochemist I will primarily assist in the manufacture of point-of-care assays with potential to contribute to development and qualification of new assays.
  • Biochemist I will also support the Life Science Research Reagent Operations function as needed.
  • The associate applies laboratory, scientific, and analytical skills to produce reagents and execute experiments.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Utilizes a broad range of practical techniques in laboratory chemistry and biology.
  • Executes production orders for lateral flow assay reagents according to manufacturing protocols including antibody conjugation and the preparation of buffers and solutions.
  • Executes experiments and plans appropriate follow-up experiments to validate production materials and evaluate process improvement and modifications.
  • Responsible for operation and maintenance of reel-to-reel web handling platforms, which are used to treat various membranes with antibody solutions
  • Learn and understand: Basic reel-to-reel processes, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms
  • Develops and/or adapts procedures to meet specific objectives and solve problems.
  • Is responsible for the maintenance of complex laboratory equipment and facilities.
  • Might assist with product quality investigations.
  • Maintains current knowledge of major technological and scientific developments in relevant fields.

 

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new laboratory procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to make buffers and solutions according to written SOPs.
  • Highly detail-oriented and follows good documentation practices in completing batch records.
  • Experience with protein biochemistry including protein purification and conjugation preferred.
  • Working knowledge of scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, under direction, and independently.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of BS or BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required.
  • Experience with basic protein biochemistry techniques including spectrophotometry, chromatography, protein purification and conjugation preferred.

 

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