Chemist or Process Engineer

Primary duties

• Conjugate oligonucleotides to magnetic beads through a multi-step conjugation process.
• Perform characterization tests to evaluate performance of the beads.
• Characterize bead performance on Rhapsody platform.
• Follow protocols, prepare technical reports and summaries.
• Follow recommendations on maintaining the safety of the work environment.
• Participates in environmental health & safety training before stating the position.
• Participates in addressing corrective actions whenever a hazard is identified.
• Notifies supervisor of all observed unsafe work practices.
• Work under minimum supervision. Follow all manufacturing SOPs and methods of analysis

Knowledge and Skills

• General knowledge of chemistry, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with process engineering.
• Experience working with magnetic beads and coupling process.
• Familiarity with operation of routine laboratory instruments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Experience in using QC tests and evaluation of tests sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to keep accurate and complete laboratory records and logs.
• Experience with single-cell RNA-seq assays or other NGS assays is a plus.

About the role

Millenniumsoft is seeking a Chemist or Process Engineer with expertise in particle characterization and bio-conjugation to support the bead process engineering team for the single-cell multiomics platform. The associate will work under minimum supervision applying wet lab chemistry techniques making and testing magnetic beads.

Requirements

Must have wet laboratory experience.

Must have experience using automated pipette, magnets and practice good pipetting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering or molecular biology.

Skills

• Conjugate oligonucleotides
• Conjugation process
• Bead performance
• Process engineering
• SOPs
• QC tests
• RNA
• NGS assays

Benefits

Millenniumsoft offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year.

Schedule

This is a 1st shift position with 40 hours per week.