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 Pay Range - $28 to $32/hr. (negotiable)

Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• Protein purification experience
• Characterization of protein samples via SDS-PAGE, western blot, TSA

Description:

• Seeking a highly motivated and experienced research scientist to join our Protein Sciences group in the Chicago area.
• The candidate will be working in a highly dynamic group to provide protein purification support for a variety of small molecule drug discovery programs.
• The candidate should have protein purification and characterization experience and be proficient in chromatography.

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Required Skill 1: Hands-on experience in recombinant protein purification
• Required Skill 2: Experience in protein characterization with biophysical methods (SDS-PAGE, western blots, etc.).
• Required Skill 3: Good record keeping, attention to details.
• Required Skill 4: Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Required Skill 5: Ability to learn and adapt quickly.

What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required?

• 0+ (bachelors or masters) years of experience in biochemistry, chemistry

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform purification of recombinant proteins using chromatographic methods.
• Characterize protein with SDS-PAGE, western blot, and other biophysical methods.
• Continuously drive for improved process performance; Provides scientific insight to overcome issues (i.e., solubility, purity, heterogeneity, yield).
• Ensure that experiments are planned and coordinated cross- functionally, as well as executed effectively.
• Handle issues with a sense of urgency when required.
• Authoring associated technical reports and documents.
• Work independently with team spirit. Accountable for technical performance and results of the team.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other relevant biological sciences.
• Experience in protein expression and purification.
• Familiarity with the AKTA system is a plus.
• Prior experience in supporting protein X-ray crystallography, and biophysical characterizations of proteins is preferred, but not required.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• The ability to build open and collaborative relationships in a multidisciplinary environment are essential.
• Good record keeping and able to efficiently manage several projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.