Biochemist I (Must Have Chromatography, SOP, Protein Purification & Conjugation) - Urgent Need
Summary
| Title: | Biochemist I (Must Have Chromatography, SOP, Protein Purification & Conjugation) - Urgent Need |
|---|---|
| ID: | 4096008 |
| Department: | Development |
Description
Position : Biochemist I (Must Have Chromatography, SOP, Protein Purification & Conjugation)
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.
