Laboratory Assistant IV

TekWissen ®; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking a Laboratory Assistant IV to support protein production workflows in Research Triangle Park, NC. The ideal candidate will have a BS/MS in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology and experience with bacterial protein expression and purification techniques. This contract position offers a competitive pay rate of $31 per hour and requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field required.
• Hands-on experience with bacterial protein expression is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for workflow troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support protein production workflows through bacterial expression systems.
• Execute bacterial protein expression protocols using E. coli.
• Perform protein analysis using SDS-PAGE and maintain detailed laboratory records.

Skills

Bacterial expression & culture maintenance

Cell lysis techniques

Protein extraction

Protein analysis (SDS-PAGE)

Education

BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

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Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide." The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology, in particular seeds and crop protection products, with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and further locations in Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai.

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant IV

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Pay Rate: $31 per hour

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• Seeking an experienced scientist to support protein production workflows through bacterial expression systems, with expertise in protein isolation and purification techniques.

Essential Requirements & Responsibilities:

• BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
• Hands-on experience with bacterial protein expression
• Execute bacterial protein expression protocols using E. coli and other prokaryotic systems
• Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique and bacterial culture maintenance
• Proficiency in cell lysis methods (sonication, chemical, enzymatic) and protein extraction
• Perform protein analysis using SDS-PAGE and other analytical techniques
• Document all experimental procedures and results in ELN
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and standard operating procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for workflow troubleshooting
• Excellent documentation and communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with protein purification techniques (FPLC, chromatography)
• Familiarity with automation systems and high-throughput processes
• Experience with method development and optimization
• Knowledge of additional protein characterization methods (Western blot)

Skills:

• Bacterial expression & culture maintenance, cell lysis techniques, protein extraction, protein analysis (SDS-PAGE)

Education:

• BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field

Certifications & Licenses:

• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) is expected

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

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