Location: South San Francisco
Type: 5- 6 month contract - possible extension
Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Protein Sciences team as a contractor. The role is focused on biochemical assays. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, detail-oriented, work independently, and be comfortable presenting results to cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Routinely set up biochemical assays to assess protein activity inhibition by compounds
- Perform ELISA on a daily basis
- Characterize proteins using various analytical techniques
Qualifications
- BS/MS in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field and 1-3 years of industry experience
- Experience using a variety of biochemical assay formats such as ELISA, traditional and automated Western blots, and fluorescent assays
- Experience implementing automation instruments to conduct assays
- Experience using plate readers for assay readout detection
- Experience maintaining mammalian cell culture lines and using them to express recombinant proteins
- Experience using an AKTA FPLC and several chromatography procedures for protein purification
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Accountable, high level of attention to detail, and able to multitask
- Ability to record scientific results in an organized manner and to register and track reagents
- Self-motivated and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment to meet project deadlines
- Bonus Skills:
- Prior experience performing routine Structure Activity-Relationship (SAR) activity assays with compounds to support therapeutic development
- Prior experience performing different types of ELISA
No C2C
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