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Associate Scientist

South San Francisco, CA
Description:
Note:

Position is fully on site. Must have experience with Protein Purification- ex. Affinity, HPLC, Akta. Nice to have: Mammalian Cell Expression. Bio-chemisty degree highly preferred.

Job Details:
  • Bachelors' degree & 2 YOET perform experiments, organize data and analyze results under minimal supervision.
  • With minimal supervision, plans, conducts or monitors experiments, records and organizes data, analyses results, generates robust and reliable data and/or Ensures that contracted studies are conducted in compliance with the respective protocol and applicable guidelines and regulations.
Responsibilities include: 
  • Monitors or follows established experimental design and protocols and performs routine tasks and studies to obtain reproducible and reliable results with limited supervision  Plans, monitors or conducts, analyzes and records experiments, and provides interpretation of data  Effectively transfers experimental methods from literature to the lab and makes modifications as necessary  Develops and implements new protocols with moderate review  Engages coworkers in scientific discussions  Communicates data and interpretation to work group  Skilled at developing systems to ensure quality data 
  • Skilled and/or knowledgeable in the use of standard laboratory equipment and with one or more major laboratory instruments/techniques  Effectively trouble-shoots equipment and experimental difficulties  Contributes to internal/external reports, papers, presentations, regulatory documents, invention disclosure submissions and/or patents  Participates in department-wide support efforts such as safety, recruiting and committees  May train staff and/or supervise others  Coordinates and organizes resources needed to complete the task  Understands when to seek input and when to make independent judgments;
Skills: ; degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry ; experience in a Biopharmaceutical working environment

Basic Qualifications
  • 1+ Years w/ Relevant MS OR equivalent 3+ Years w/ Relevant BS OR equivalent Complete understanding and use of technical principles, theories, and concepts to perform a wide range of work in a role.

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
  • Ability to follow established laboratory protocols and adhere to data standards; attention to detail and careful execution of laboratory tasks
  • Protein purification and characterization (affinity column purification; AKTA/FPLC; SDS-PAGE/western blot etc.)
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Day to Day Responsibilities:    
  • The candidate will work in a highly integrated and collaborative team environment and contribute to diverse functions depending upon project needs and priority.
  • Membrane Protein Purification
  • Record keeping
  • Inventory Management and general routine laboratory activities
Pay Rate  between $32 - $36/Hr on W2 based on experience.
"This posting is for Contingent Worker, not an FTE"

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