Proteomics Protein Purification Chemist (6-Month)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Parental leave

ID theft protection

Job summary

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking a candidate to support proteomics and metabolomics testing in our R&D analytical laboratories, enabling the development of healthcare products. Responsibilities include biopsy prep, sample handling and protein quantification, with routine lab maintenance to support ongoing projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/biology or related science, 1–2 years of lab experience, and proficiency with Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related science.
• 1–2 years of protein extraction and quantification experience.
• Experience with centrifuges, plate readers and pipettes.
• Excel data processing and visualization experience.
• Tissue sample processing experience preferred.
• HPLC instrument experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Completing biopsy prep of samples.
• Preparing samples and solutions for LC or LC-MS analysis.
• Conducting protein quantification.
• General lab activities and instrumentation such as pipetting, preparing solutions, pH meters, autoclaves and analytical balances.
• General lab upkeep and supplies maintenance.
• Disposing of laboratory materials according to guidelines.

Skills

Protein extraction

Protein quantification

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related science

Tools

Centrifuges

Plate readers

Pipettes

HPLC

Job description

Pace® Analytical Services is seeking a candidate to support proteomics and metabolomics testing in our R&D analytical laboratories, enabling the development of healthcare products. Responsibilities include biopsy prep, sample handling and protein quantification, with routine lab maintenance to support ongoing projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/biology or related science, 1–2 years of lab experience, and proficiency with Excel.