Bench Scientist

Description

Will overtime be needed?: Yes

If Yes, how many hours of overtime (on average) per week?: When needed and approved

Work Environment: Onsite

What will the resource be working with, or, have exposure to?: NHP cells or tissues

What is the minimum education experience required?: BS/MS degree in chemistry, biological sciences, biochemistry or related fields, Recent graduate (NON-PhD)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday / First shift

POSITION SUMMARY

• A position is available for a bioanalytical scientist to join a protein mass spectrometry laboratory lab in Client Pharmacokinetics Dynamics and Metabolism department.
• The lab based role will focus on small scale preparation of biological samples such as cells, tissues or plasma for subsequent mass spectrometry measurement.
• This includes lysis, protein immunoprecipitation using beads and antibodies, protein digestions, filtration, pre-concentrations of proteins and peptide digests.
• The successful candidate is detail-oriented and, following training, can operate independently.
• This position requires demonstrated experience in successfully executing complex bioanalytical procedures.
• Expertise in immunoanalytical workflows and in protein biochemistry, or proteomics techniques is a plus.
• We are looking for a scientist passionate about learning and quickly applying new skills to project needs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of samples for mass spectrometry analysis
• Design of experiments in collaboration with colleagues
• Conduct analytical experiments and method development as needed
• Identify and exploit new scientific concepts
• Interpretation and documentation of experimental results
• Communication of experimental results to team members
• Maintaining high quality record in electronic lab notebook

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Client PDM Biomarkers and Biomeasures

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS/MS degree in chemistry, biological sciences, biochemistry or related fields (NON-PhD)
• BS + 3 years exp
• MS + 1 year exp

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• LC-MS biological sample preparation involving a multi-step process to isolate, purify, and concentrate the analytes of interest for the LCMS analysis
• Operation of laboratory equipment
• Works well both independently and as part of a team. Collaborative skills and effective partnering skills in a matrix-environment
• Strong data organization, analysis, and communication skills

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Standard laboratory operations: standing, walking, sitting, light lifting.