Job description

TOP PRIORITIES

• Protein purification experience
• Characterization of protein samples via SDS-PAGE, western blot, TSA
• On-site full-time position

DESCRIPTION:

• Seeking a highly motivated and experienced research scientist to join our Protein Sciences group at Client in the Chicago area.
• The candidate will be working in a highly dynamic group to provide protein purification support for a variety of small molecule drug discovery programs.
• The candidate should have extensive protein purification experience and be proficient in chromatography and AKTA instrument.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform purification of recombinant proteins using chromatographic methods.
• Characterize protein with SDS-PAGE, western blot, and other biophysical methods.
• Continuously drive for improved process performance; Provides scientific insight to overcome issues (i.e., solubility, purity, heterogeneity, yield).
• Ensures that experiments are planned and coordinated cross- functionally, as well as executed effectively.
• Handle issues with a sense of urgency when required.
• Authoring associated technical reports and documents.
• Work independently with team spirit. Accountable for technical performance and results of the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other relevant biological sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in protein expression and purification. Familiarity with the AKTA system is preferred.
• Prior experience in supporting protein X-ray crystallography, and biophysical characterizations of proteins is preferred, but not required.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• The ability to build open and collaborative relationships in a multidisciplinary environment are essential.
• Good record keeping and able to efficiently manage several projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Intake Notes

Does this position offer the ability to work remotely on a regular basis or is it an on-site role? Full-time on-site role

What are the top 5 skills/requirements this person is required have?

• Required Skill 1: Good hands-on experience in recombinant protein purification
• Required Skill 2: Experience in using AKTA
• Required Skill 3: Experience in protein characterization with biophysical methods
• Required Skill 4: Experience in structural biology projects
• Required Skill 5: Experience in protein-ligand interactions

What years of experience, education, and/or certification is required? Bsc (3+ years) or MSc (2+), PhD (0+) in biochemistry, chemistry

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification? Cell culture experience

What is the environment that this person will be working in (i.e. group setting vs individual role)? Group setting

Other notable details about the environment from the hiring manager about this role. Full-time bench work role

What positions/background experience do you feel are successful in this role Industrial research lab experience or university structural biology lab

Interview Process: (please note, we do not recommend more then 1-2 interviews)

• Teams or In person? Teams (1st round); In person (2nd round )
• Who will be included and is it one interview or separate interviews? 1st round (two team leaders); 2nd round (more group members).

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $12.00 - $31.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Chicago, IL 60064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Protein purification: 3 years (Preferred)
• AKTA: 2 years (Preferred)
• protein characterization: 3 years (Preferred)
• protein-ligand interactions: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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