Automation Application Specialist, Protein Purification

PerkinElmer; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PerkinElmer’s OneSource TLS team seeks an Automation Application Specialist focused on protein purification at the GSK Upper Providence site in Pennsylvania. You will contribute to advanced protein biochemistry projects within a collaborative team, delivering high-quality automation support, assay development, and data interpretation to enable cutting-edge research.

You will work across a biotherapeutic portfolio, report to a PerkinElmer team leader, and gain exposure to a dynamic scientific

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry.
• 3-5 years of hands-on biology/biochemistry lab techniques incl. FPLC, Western blotting and LC-MS.
• 3-5 years of automation instrumentation experience; familiarity with high-throughput platforms (Tecan).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality research support in lab functions.
• Automation support, cell culture, assay support, high-throughput expression screens, molecular biology assays, protein purification.
• Sample preparation and/or buffer preps (including GxP), QC/QA protocols and analyses.
• Lab/equipment user-level maintenance, troubleshooting, lab prep work, and scheduled equipment quality checks (including GxP).
• Perform multiple experimental assays and maintain lab samples and materials.
• Write, maintain and troubleshoot experimental protocols.
• Analyze, synthesize and communicate data to technical and non-technical colleagues and collaborators.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Prioritization under pressure

Customer service orientation

Data interpretation

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry

Tools

Tecan

LC-MS

Western blotting

Job description

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job Title

Automation Application Specialist, Protein Purification

Location(s)

GSK (Collegeville) - Customer Site PA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious candidate to join the PerkinElmer OneSource Scientific Services team based at one of our customer sites in Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be working within the PerkinElmer Technical Lab Services (TLS) division and will be placed within a team at the customer site who have a focus on protein biochemistry supporting innovative and life-changing research and development activities. The candidate will work within a collaborative team environment across a diverse biotherapeutic portfolio within the company and can develop in PerkinElmer's scientific arena. The role will report to a dedicated PerkinElmer team leader and will be based at the GSK Upper Providence campus.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality research support in a variety of lab functions.
• Activities may include, but are not limited to: automation support, cell culture, assay support, high-throughput expression screens, molecular biology assays, protein purification.
• Other activities may include sample preparation and/ or buffer preps (including GxP), QC/QA protocols and analyses.
• Individual may be required to perform lab/ equipment user-level maintenance, troubleshooting, general laboratory prep work, and scheduled equipment quality checks. (including GxP).
• Perform multiple experimental assays and maintain relevant lab samples and materials.
• Write, maintain and troubleshoot experimental protocols.
• Analyze, synthesize and communicate data to both technical and non-technical colleagues and collaborators.

Critical Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with a variety of biology and biochemistry lab techniques including FPLC, Western blotting and LC-MS.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with automation instrumentation. Working familiarity with high-throughput platforms (Tecan) and workflows is a plus.
• Strong desire to learn and is able to work at a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory notebook practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry
• Working familiarity with high-throughput platforms (Tecan) and workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge of device networking and communications protocols.
• Previous experience of scripting and other advanced programming languages.

Working Environment

• Employees will be provided with PerkinElmer uniform to be worn when on site.
• Must be able to work in a laboratory and controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
• Work with biohazards upon completion of blood borne pathogen surveillance.
• Hepatitis B vaccination may be required, vaccination programme in place for successful candidates who are not already vaccinated or require updated boosters. Opt out optional.
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time
• The person needs to occasionally move between laboratories, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings onsite.
• Occasional travel to other customer sites may be needed.
• Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools or controls, which will require regularly bending, squatting, stretching and reaching to perform in a service function.
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities requi