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Actalent

Quality Control Lab Technician

Hamilton, OH

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

... full range of laboratory testing to ensure that products consistently meet established ... Use UV-Visible spectrophotometers to conduct optical absorption and related analyses. * Use ...

Azimuth

Scientist III

Dayton, OH · On-site +1

... Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH . This research position resides within the ... At the broadest level, optical coatings research within AFRL/RXEP plans, directs, and carries out ...

Azimuth Corporation

Scientist III

Dayton, OH · On-site

... Laboratory (AFRL), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH . This research position resides within the ... At the broadest level, optical coatings research within AFRL/RXEP plans, directs, and carries out ...

City of New York

CHEMIST 2

Queens, NY

$23.25 - $31/hr

... laboratory include x-ray florescence spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, the Leco carbon-sulfur method and optical metallography. The Associate ...

City of New York

CHEMIST 2

Queens, NY

$23.25 - $31/hr

... laboratory include x-ray florescence spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, the Leco carbon-sulfur method and optical metallography. The Associate ...

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Biochemist I (must Have purification, column chromatography, pipette Exp)

millenniumsoft

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position : Biochemist I (must Have purification, column chromatography, pipette Exp)
Location : San Diego, CA
Duration : 12 Months
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Job Category: Healthcare
Level of Experience: Entry Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)
Work hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/ week. time to start and end for the day is somewhat flexible once the training is completed.
3 Must haves on the resume:
  • purification, column chromatography, pipette

Job Description:
  • The Biochemist I is expected to work independently, perform all laboratory multitask functions that involve in Purification.
  • The person directly reports to the immediate supervisor, assisting him/her with the day to day laboratory operations.
  • The biochemist I is expected to be capable to complete assigned formats of purification with good quality and yield.
  • The biochemist I is expected to learn more formats regularly based on the production requirements.
  • The position is expected to finish assignments on time to help keep up purification productivity.
  • In addition, biochemist I is responsible for completing their individual purification training plan based on the approved IIGs annually.
  • The position works closely with senior biochemist to ensure that weekly assignments are done properly before due dates.

Work Experience:
  • Typically requires 0-2 years' experience in a Biotech/Science manufacturing environment. Have some working knowledge in the science disciplines and lab equipment.

Techniques Required:
  • Pipetting
  • Dilution
  • Centrifugation
  • Optical Density measurement
  • Chromatography
  • Ab purification experience (desired)

Knowledge and Skills Required:
  • Demonstrated ability to use laboratory instruments and applicable computer software.
  • Knowledge of general laboratory safety.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep neat, accurate, and complete records and logs.
  • Effective analytical problem solving skills.

Education:
  • Typically requires BS degree at a 4 year degree program in Science or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

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