Duration: 6 months, possibility of extension
Pay: $26 hourly
Job Description:
Summary

• Self-motivated individual with production experience in a fast-moving and dynamic environment to join our purification team.
• The Biochemist I will be an integral member of a team that manufactures and provides purified antibodies to enable studies for Client applications in precision medicine, oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and stem cell research.
• This position will report to a team leader and will ensure the highest quality of our finalized antibody products.
• This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment for you to enhance your knowledge in the biotechnology industry.
• In this position you will:
  • Perform antibody purification via column chromatography both manually and automatically.
  • Troubleshoot problematic errors.
  • Continue to improve methodologies for efficiency.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s.
  • Cross train on a variety of other supporting tasks.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Follow and understand SOPs and batch records, complying with ISO policies and procedures.
• Expected to be proficient in purification of monoclonal, polyclonal, and recombinant antibodies both manually and automatically.
• Perform all essential functions related to antibody purification, including but not limited to:
  • Procuring appropriate reagents and tools.
  • Dilution.
  • Endotoxin testing.
  • Concentration.
  • Buffer exchange of antibodies.
• Possess both a basic understanding of antibody protein structures and how antibody purification is performed.
• Perform basic math calculations to calculate the amount of antibodies, concentrations, dilutions, etc.
• Capable of using lab equipment including but not limited to:
  • AKTA(s).
  • Analytical balance.
  • Centrifuge.
  • Spectrophotometer.
  • Nanodrop.
  • UV detector.
  • Chart recorder.
  • Biosafety cabinet.
  • pH Meter.
• Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously both individually and in a team environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting discussions.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

• Read and understand SOP’s related to antibody purification processes.
• Utilize basic lab equipment including, but not limited to:
  • AKTA(s).
  • Analytical balance.
  • Centrifuge.
  • Spectrophotometer.
  • Nanodrop.
  • UV detector.
  • Chart recorder.
  • Biosafety cabinet.
  • pH Meter.

Education
Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Associate s degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related area, biotech certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant lab experience with:
  • Column chromatography.
  • Analytical assays.
  • Detection methods in a manufacturing setting or full-time academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor s of science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or other related area, biotech certification, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP databases to execute production orders.
• Experience working with:
  • Aseptic technique in biosafety cabinet.
  • Basic protein purification.
  • Analytical assays such as endotoxin testing, SDS page, IEF, and SEC.
• Ability to perform column chromatography and use lab equipment such as:
  • AKTA.
  • Various sizes of columns.
  • Balance.
  • Pipette.
  • Spectrophotometer.
  • Nanodrop.
  • UV detector.
  • Agarose gel electrophoresis.
  • Endotoxin (LAL) tests.
  • pH meter.
• Ability to meet important deadlines and due dates.
• Strong multitasking/prioritization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.