Biochemist I- Purification

About the role

The Biochemist I will be an integral member of a team that manufactures and provides purified antibodies to enable studies for novel 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 finalized antibody products. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to enhance your knowledge in the biotechnology industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow and understand SOPs and batch records, complying with ISO policies and procedures.
• Perform antibody purification via column chromatography both manually and automatically.
• Troubleshoot problematic errors and improve methodologies for efficiency.
• Perform all essential functions related to antibody purification, including:
  • Procuring appropriate reagents and tools.
  • Dilution, endotoxin testing, concentration, and buffer exchange of antibodies.
• Possess a basic understanding of antibody protein structures and antibody purification processes.
• Perform basic math calculations for antibody amounts, concentrations, and dilutions.
• Use lab equipment including AKTA(s), analytical balance, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, nanodrop, UV detector, chart recorder, biosafety cabinet, and pH meter.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously both individually and in a team environment.
• Assist in troubleshooting discussions.
• Cross-train on a variety of other supporting tasks.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 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, and detection methods in a manufacturing setting or full-time academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, and pH meter.
• Ability to meet important deadlines and due dates.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Skills

• Read and understand SOPs related to antibody purification processes.
• Utilize basic lab equipment including AKTA(s), analytical balance, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, nanodrop, UV detector, chart recorder, biosafety cabinet, and pH meter.

Pay

$19–$27 per hour depending on experience.