Protein Purification Biochemist

Pace Analytical Services, LLC; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Pace Analytical Services, LLC is seeking a lab support technician to assist proteomics and metabolomics research within our analytical labs. You will help with biopsy preparation, sample handling, and protein quantification alongside general lab duties.

The role is a 6-month assignment with 8:00AM–5:00PM weekdays in Minnesota. Prior experience with LC methods, tissue handling, and Excel data processing is preferred.

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 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 including pipetting, solution preparation, media handling, and operation of pH meters, autoclaves and analytical balances.
• General laboratory upkeep and supplies maintenance.
• Disposes of laboratory materials and samples following established guidelines.

Skills

Protein extraction

Protein quantification

Lab techniques

Analytical mindset

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related science

Tools

Centrifuges

Plate readers

Pipettes

HPLC

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.

Description

This candidate will be supporting the proteomics and metabolomics testingwithin the research and development analytical laboratories producing medical devices. Thiswillinclude biopsy prep, proteinhandling and assays, and general lab maintenance that supports the development of a variety of healthcare products.

Compensation: $22.00 - 24.00 per hour

NOTE: Role is expected to last 6 months

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.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement: 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

This position will require good time management skills and a high level of independence after the training phase. Good organizational skills, record keeping and follow through will be integral to success. The candidate will need to communicate effectively verbally and by e-mail.

Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.

Benefits

When you join Pace, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.