Biochemist I - Urgent Need

Job Description

The Biochemist I will primarily assist in the manufacture of point-of-care assays with potential to contribute to development and qualification of new assays. They will also support the Life Science Research Reagent Operations function as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes a broad range of practical techniques in laboratory chemistry and biology.
• Executes production orders for lateral flow assay reagents according to manufacturing protocols including antibody conjugation and the preparation of buffers and solutions.
• Executes experiments and plans appropriate follow-up experiments to validate production materials and evaluate process improvement and modifications.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of reel-to-reel web handling platforms, which are used to treat various membranes with antibody solutions.
• Learns and understands: Basic reel-to-reel processes, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms
• Develops and/or adapts procedures to meet specific objectives and solve problems.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of complex laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Might assist with product quality investigations.
• Maintains current knowledge of major technological and scientific developments in relevant fields.

Knowledge and Skills

• Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to make buffers and solutions according to written SOPs.
• Highly detail-oriented and follows good documentation practices in completing batch records.
• Experience with protein biochemistry including protein purification and conjugation preferred.
• Working knowledge of scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, under direction, and independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of BS or BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required.
• Experience with basic protein biochemistry techniques including spectrophotometry, chromatography, protein purification and conjugation preferred.