Neurodegenerative Protein Scientist I

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Research Professional I to support neurodegenerative disease research and the development of small-molecule therapeutics. The role conducts recombinant protein work, molecular and cell biology, imaging, and quantitative data analysis under guidance.

The successful candidate will perform established procedures, optimize assays, and collaborate with the PI and lab team, contributing to protein-small molecule binding studies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, chemistry, chemical biology, pharmaceutical sciences, neuroscience, or a related field.
• One year of relevant laboratory research experience may be required.
• Hands-on experience in recombinant protein purification/characterization.
• Experience with protein-small-molecule binding assays helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform recombinant protein expression, purification, quality assessment, and biochemical characterization.
• Collaborate to design and conduct biochemical assays for protein-small molecule interactions, binding affinity, and target engagement.
• Perform molecular and cell biology experiments per research plan (cloning, mammalian culture, treatments, immunoblotting, immunostaining).
• Perform fluorescence/confocal imaging and quantitative data analysis; organize and present results.
• Maintain workflows, reagents, constructs, cell lines, and equipment; assist with protocol development and troubleshooting.

Skills

Protein purification

Protein biochemistry

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Immunoblotting

Immunostaining

Mammalian cell culture

Fluorescence imaging

Quantitative data analysis

Assay development

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry/related field

Tools

Chromatography/FPLC

Affinity purification

SDS-PAGE

Western blotting

Job description

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Research Professional I to support neurodegenerative disease research and the development of small-molecule therapeutics. The role conducts recombinant protein work, molecular and cell biology, imaging, and quantitative data analysis under guidance.

The successful candidate will perform established procedures, optimize assays, and collaborate with the PI and lab team, contributing to protein-small molecule binding studies and