Biochemist I

Job Title - Biochemist I

Location - San Diego, CA

Duration – 12+ Months Contract

Total Hours/week - 40.00
1st Shift 

Onsite

3 Must haves on the resume: Tissue culture skills (hybridoma cell particularly), assay skills, and hands-on operation on lab equipment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Biochemist I is expected to work independently, perform all laboratory functions that involved in Tissue Culture such as Hybridoma roller bottle cell culture, ascites production, insect cell shaker culture, recombinant protein production, in-process assays and safety procedures.
• The Biochemist I is expected to learn sterile technique and make antibodies.
• The biochemist I is expected to be capable to complete assigned tissue culture procedures with good quality by following SOPs and batch records.
• The position is expected to perform data entries timely and properly.
• The biochemist I is expected to learn more procedures regularly based on the production requirements.
• The position is expected to finish assignments on time to help keep up Tissue Culture productivity.
• In addition, Biochemist I is responsible for completing their individual
  training plan based on the approved IIGs annually.
• The position works closely with senior
  biochemist to ensure that the assignments are done properly before due dates.
• The position will support and participate in continuous improvement projects as identified by the Executive Steering Committee and assigned by the manager.
   

Experience Required

Work Experience: Typically requires 0-2 years’ experience in a Biotech/ Life Science
manufacturing environment. Have some working knowledge in the science disciplines and operation of basic lab equipment.

Skills & Certifications

• Cell culture
  Knowledge and Skills Required:
• Demonstrated ability to use laboratory instruments and applicable computer software. 
• Knowledge of general laboratory safety
• Effective interpersonal skills, verbal and written communicatio
• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, complete and legible records and logs.
• Possess analytical problem solving skills.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds weight.
  
  Physical Requirements:
• General physical requirements: Sedentary work
• Visual acuity requirements: Inspection / Administrative.
• Motion and sensory requirements: Talking, hearing and walking.

Eligibilities & qualifications

Education: Typically requires BS degree at a 4 year degree program in Science or
equivalent combination of related education and experience.