Contract Protein Purification Biochemist — Proteomics Lab

Pace Analytical Life Sciences; South Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement savings

Job summary

Pace Analytical Life Sciences is seeking a lab technician to support proteomics and metabolomics testing in our research and development laboratories. The role involves biopsy prep, sample handling for LC/LC-MS, and protein quantification to aid development of healthcare products.

This contract requires a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Biology or related science and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with strong data skills in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related science
• 1–2 years of experience with protein extraction, quantification, and general handling
• Experience using centrifuges, plate readers, and pipettes
• Experience using Microsoft Excel for data processing and visualization
• Experience with processing and handling tissue samples preferred
• HPLC instrument and software experience would be a plus
• Good deductive reasoning and analytical approach to problem solving
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven
• Able to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Completing biopsy prep of samples.
• Preparing samples and solutions for LC or LC-MS analysis.
• Will be conducting protein quantification.
• General laboratory activities and instrumentation potentially including: pipetting, preparation of solutions/samples/media, and operation of pH meters, autoclaves and analytical balances
• General laboratory upkeep and supplies maintenance.
• Disposes of laboratory materials and samples using well-established guidelines and instructions.

Skills

Protein handling

Biochemistry

Excel data processing

Communication

Time management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Biology or related science

Tools

HPLC

Centrifuges

Plate readers

Pipettes

LC-MS

Job description

Pace Analytical Life Sciences is seeking a lab technician to support proteomics and metabolomics testing in our research and development laboratories. The role involves biopsy prep, sample handling for LC/LC-MS, and protein quantification to aid development of healthcare products.

This contract requires a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Biology or related science and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with strong data skills in Excel.