Laboratory Technician I
Job Title: Laboratory Technician I
Department/Job ID: Protein Chemistry and Engineering
Reports To: Principal Scientist
Direct Reports (if any): N/A
Job Overview: The candidate for the laboratory technician I position within the protein group is responsible for carrying out protein expression, purification and incorporation into liposomes and polymersomes. The laboratory technician I will collaboratively work with the Principal Scientist and other team members within the protein and membrane groups to complete project associated tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use established SOP to independently carry out protein expression and purification (under the review of the Scientist or Principal scientist) for downstream biochemical and biophysical analysis.
- Prepare necessary raw materials needed for laboratory processes e.g., buffers for protein purification, solvents, media for fermentation, etc.
- Perform scale up activities associated with protein and exosome production and QC.
- Be accountable for project deliverables and communicate status and other related information to management and project team members.
- Be focused on details and efficiency in the laboratory as well as having an interdisciplinary approach to the tasks at hand while exercising good laboratory practice.
- Collaboratively work with team members within the Protein group and from other groups within the R&D division to perform and analyze additional experiments as necessary.
- Participate in the general upkeep and maintenance of the laboratory facilities and equipment according to OSHA standards.
Requirements:
- BS degree in Life Sciences, e.g., biochemistry or biophysics
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good communication and team working skills.
- Good general IT skills, incl. knowledge of MS Office (SharePoint) and other standard software packages
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- Self-motivated and able to handle multiple challenging targets with flexibility in adjusting priorities for project support.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work short cycle times and flexible hours if required, and deliver results under pressure.
- Ability to wear PPEs as needed.
- Awareness of fire, safety, and chemical hazards.
- Lifting/Carrying –lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Stand or sit for an extended period.
- Ability to respond to alarms.
- US work permit.
Additional Qualifications:
- At least 1 year experience working in industrial bio-technology research laboratory performing protein expression and purification.
- Knowledge and experience with protein expression systems and aseptic techniques
- Experience with a wide range of analytical tools and techniques for use in the laboratory, incl. FPLC, HPLC, Stopped-Flow, DLS, microscopy, etc. is a plus.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology -
Industries
Nanotechnology Research
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