Biochemist

** Applicants must be a US Citizen or a US Person/Green Card Holder. **

Job Summary:

Teledyne FLIR is seeking a Biochemist to join the interdisciplinary team in our West Lafayette, IN location. The primary role will include biochemical assay experimental implementation such as fluorescence and colorimetric plate-based assays involving biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. The individual will work with a R&D team of Scientists and Engineers to support projects with relevance to biological threat detection.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare biological samples for subsequent analytical analysis (e.g. biochemical assays).
• Implement and optimize plate-based assays with guidance.
• Execute large, complex experiments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain a current knowledge of biochemical scientific literature.
• Prepare and present experimental results following Good Document Practices.
• Communicate results at team meetings, contribute to project and experiment planning.
• Interface and productively collaborate with members of cross-organizational teams.
• Contribute to development projects including planning, experimental design, data analysis and interpretation.
• Ensure a clean, organized lab environment.
• Working conditions include potential exposure to infectious agents.
• Other projects or responsibilities as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• BS required, MS preferred with 0-4 years relevant experience.
• Prior education and relevant work experience, preferably in biology, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, clinical lab science or a related discipline
• Experience with colorimetric/fluorescence-based plate reader assays.
• Experience working in prokaryotic systems including culturing and handling using aseptic technique.
• Experience with physical and biochemical characterization of nucleic acid including isolation, gel electrophoresis and PCR.
• Understanding of biochemical assays such as ELISA, FRET, and SPR is desired.
• Good knowledge of wet chemistry and standard chemical calculations.
• Prior experience with bacterial endospores is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a collaborative environment
• Team player, results oriented and able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Creativity, strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to use science literature and reference texts; ability to keep accurate records; ability to work safely.
• Computer skills (Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, is expected).
• Laboratory environment, must adhere to all standard microbiological lab safety practices.
• Able and willing to travel approximately 10%.
• Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Join Teledyne FLIR Defense, where we're dedicated to safeguarding lives with cutting-edge sensing and threat detection technologies. Our arsenal includes advanced surveillance sensors, handheld devices, unmanned vehicles, lasers, and more solutions that increase operational effectiveness for warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense industry. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on life-saving solutions, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

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