Protein Purification Biochemist - 6 Month Contract

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

Job summary

Pace Analytical Life Sciences in Hopkins, MN seeks a laboratory assistant to support proteomics and metabolomics testing in R&D labs, performing biopsy prep, protein handling and assays, with strong attention to safety and accuracy.

The role is Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00, a 6-month assignment with hourly pay $22-24, requiring a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry/Biology and 1-2 years biotech lab experience; proficiency with Excel and lab equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related science.
• 1-2 years of experience with protein extraction and quantification.
• Experience with centrifuges, plate readers, and pipettes.
• Strong data handling in Excel and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete biopsy prep of samples.
• Prepare samples and solutions for LC or LC-MS analysis.
• Conduct protein quantification.
• Perform general lab activities and instrumentation operation.
• Maintain lab supplies and general upkeep.
• Dispose of lab materials following established guidelines.

Skills

Protein extraction

Protein quantification

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or Biology

Tools

Centrifuges

Plate readers

Pipettes

HPLC instrumentation

Excel

Job description

Pace Analytical Life Sciences in Hopkins, MN seeks a laboratory assistant to support proteomics and metabolomics testing in R&D labs, performing biopsy prep, protein handling and assays, with strong attention to safety and accuracy.

The role is Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00, a 6-month assignment with hourly pay $22-24, requiring a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry/Biology and 1-2 years biotech lab experience; proficiency with Excel and lab equipment.