Biochemist III

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate biochemical and biophysical assays for hit identification, hit triage, and mechanism of action characterization.
• Perform biochemical assays using TR-FRET, fluorescence polarization (FP), AlphaLISA/AlphaScreen, luminescence, and ELISA formats.
• Run assays in 384- and 1536-well microplate formats.
• Execute enzyme activity assays, protein–protein interaction assays, and binding assays with guidance.
• Prepare assay reagents, protein dilutions, substrate stocks, and compound serial dilutions.
• Operate and maintain plate readers (e.g., EnVision, PHERAstar, Synergy) and associated software.
• Analyze, interpret, and present data to internal project teams to guide early-stage molecule discovery.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including chemistry, structural biology, and computational groups to support target characterization and screening strategies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth in by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Adhere to the requirements of the BV-CPS Quality System.
• Accurately report and record test data in electronic notebook or handwritten notebooks as needed in a timely manner.
• Performs testing independently with little or not guidance from management.
• Identify, troubleshoot and solve escalated technical issues.
• Write or edit procedure as requested.
• Complies with clients and Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc management systems in accordance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Follows the guidelines set forth by clients and the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc Quality Manual and Safety / Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Adheres to company values.
• Champions company values including team engagement.
• Ability to present both facts and recommendations effectively.
• Technical problem solving and process improvement skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills – being approachable, relationship building with external and internal contacts, demonstrating initiative and adaptability.
• Understanding of experimental design and ability to perform necessary background research.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 year(s) of related experience.