Protein Purification Chemist

LNN Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC; Eagan (MN); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

LNN Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC in Minnesota seeks a lab support professional to aid proteomics and metabolomics activities in the R&D labs for medical devices. Responsibilities include biopsy prep, protein handling, and assays to support diverse healthcare product development.

The role emphasizes LC/LC-MS readiness, general lab tasks, and equipment maintenance with independence after training. This is a 6‑month, hourly position with competitive pay and benefits in place.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related science.
• 1–2 years of experience with protein extraction and quantification.
• Experience with tissue samples preferred.
• Experience using centrifuges, plate readers, and pipettes.
• HPLC instrument and software experience is a plus.
• Good problem-solving and ability to work on multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Completing biopsy prep of samples.
• Preparing samples and solutions for LC or LC-MS analysis.
• Conducting protein quantification.
• General laboratory activities and instrument operation (pH meters, autoclaves, analytical balances).
• Laboratory upkeep and supplies maintenance.
• Disposing of lab materials per guidelines and instructions.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related science

Tools

Centrifuges

Plate readers

Pipettes

HPLC

Jobbeschreibung

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 testing within the research and development analytical laboratories producing medical devices. This will include biopsy prep, protein handling 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.

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

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.

Benefits

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.

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