Biochemist I

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide sample preparation and data acquisition support to members in the Bio-NMR group.
• Prepare buffers, solvents, and samples with rigorous attention to purity, pH, and concentration specifications.
• Help to maintain and operate our two NMR spectrometers, including 600 and 700 MHz Bruker systems.
• Absorb and operate nephelometer, ITC, and other bioanalytical instruments.
• Cook up laboratory housekeeping: inventory control of consumables, order supplies, and ensure chemical hygiene compliance to maintain a productive, organized lab environment.
• Manage compound/protein receiving and delivery into the laboratory for testing.
• Work within our quality system to maintain accurate records of all experimental details and results.
• Oversee laboratory housekeeping: inventory control of consumables, order supplies, and ensure chemical hygiene compliance to maintain a productive, organized lab environment.
• Coordinate ordering and restocking of laboratory consumables and reagents as needed.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Report safety, instrument and technical issues to the appropriate contacts.

Skills & Proficiencies

• Familiar with fluorescence, luminescence, and mass spectrometry-based assay
• Written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively in a group setting, with colleagues and clients
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Individual and Team work ethic
• Positive attitude, self-motivated, high level of engagement
• Proficiency with Windows, Word & Excel
• Attention to detail
• Adheres to company values
• Champions company values including team engagement
• Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field
• Minimum of 1 year(s) of related experience
• NMR experience a plus