Biologist

2 months ago

North Chicago, United States Spectraforce Technologies Inc Full time

Job Title: Biologist
Length of the assignment: 12 months (potential extension)
Location: North Chicago, Illinois, 60064

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Full-time on-site role

Protein Purification Contractor
Full-time bench work role

Summary:
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced research scientist to join our Protein Sciences group at "" 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?
a. Required Skill 1: Hands-on experience in recombinant protein purification
b. Required Skill 2: Experience in protein characterization with biophysical methods (SDS-PAGE, western blots, etc.).
c. Required Skill 3: Good record keeping, attention to details.
d. Required Skill 4: Experience working in a laboratory environment.
e. 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

What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)?
Group setting.

What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role?
Industrial research lab experience or university biochemistry / biology lab

Interview Process: (please note, we do not recommend more then 1-2 interviews)
Teams or In person? Teams (1st round); In person (2nd round )
Who will be included and is it one interview or separate interviews? 1st round (two team leaders); 2nd round (more group members).

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.

TOP PRIORITIES:
1. Protein purification experience
2. Characterization of protein samples via SDS-PAGE, western blot, TSA
3. On-site full-time position

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