Associate Scientist – III

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic protein chemistry experiments such as measuring protein concentration from absorbance measurements (OD280 nm) and calculate dilutions.
• Manually aliquot and label vials containing purified proteins for storage.
• Support vialing of purified protein solutions using bio-micro lab instrumentation.
• Handle Occupational Exposure Band (OEB4 and OEB5) compounds safely by following Environment, Health, and Safety protocols and procedures.
• Prepare solutions and buffers following established SOPs.
• The position is very SOP oriented – the worker will be responsible for aliquoting, labelling, storing samples and perform basic Client QC.
• Workers will be handling very important and sensitive samples, so they must have some wet lab experience.
• Experience with protein characterization is highly preferred.
• Perform protein (MAB and Client) characterization such as CE-SDS, Mass Spectrometry and SEC with training.
• Help track/document service calls for maintenance and instrument repair.
• Document data as needed in an electronic lab notebook.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4-6 years or Master or PHD in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, life sciences, or other relevant areas with 2-3 year of experience in wet lab work.

Required skills and experience:

• Ability to calculate protein concentrations and dilutions.
• Ability to learn basic analytical skills faster with training.
• Experience with single- and multi-channel manual pipettes.
• Strong organization, attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures.
• Ability to multi-task while working safely and independently.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with protein characterization and Mass Spectrometry(MS).

Personality:

• Team player.
• Communication skills.
• Innovative.
• Quick learner.
• Very organized.

Software:

• MS office required.
• Any date processing software experience.