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Associate Protein Chemist

San Diego, CA · On-site

$52K - $57K/yr

Proficient in routine antibody purification using established platform process * Assist protein reagents purification using various column separation techniques * Independently conduct antibody ...

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Bench Scientist

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$38.50 - $48.25/hr

Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include protein purification and protein sample analysis using modern protein purification techniques such as affinity, size-exclusion and ion-exchange ...

Actalent

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$25 - $32/hr

Purification Scientist The Purification Scientist supports a DNA/RNA purification manufacturing team focused on plasmid and vector processing. In this role, you execute established workflows to ...

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PE is a multidisciplinary team with broad capabilities in protein engineering, expression, purification, and characterization. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry ...

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Scientist - NIH VRC

Bethesda, MD

$53.33/hr

Column chromatography for protein purification by AEX, CEX, affinity, SEC, HIC. Column packing and testing. AKTA chromatography system. Lab scale TFF systems. Qualitative assays including SDS-PAGE ...

Adecco

Research Associate II

Waltham, MA · On-site

Protein purification chromatography * Depth filtration * Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) * Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration (UF/DF) * Filtration unit operations at multiple scales * Apply strong ...

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Integrated Resources INC

Senior Scientist

Pearl River, NY

$93K - $128K/yr

Our Client is looking for Senior Scientist-with good Protein related, UF/DF etc. experience.....!!!!! RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual will perform complex synthesis and purification of biomolecules ...

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A typical day in Protein Purification involves preparing and setting up purification systems, monitoring processes such as chromatography runs, analyzing sample purity, and maintaining detailed records of results. You’ll often collaborate with research scientists, quality control teams, and other lab staff to meet project deadlines and troubleshoot purification challenges. The work environment is usually a laboratory setting, where safety protocols and attention to detail are paramount. Successful professionals in this field balance hands-on technical tasks with regular communication to ensure the smooth progression of research or manufacturing projects.

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Excelling in Protein Purification requires a solid background in biochemistry or a related life science, with hands-on experience in laboratory techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, and buffer preparation. Familiarity with tools like FPLC/HPLC systems, automated fraction collectors, and relevant quality control software is crucial. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and strong teamwork abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are essential for ensuring the accuracy, purity, and reproducibility of protein samples in research or industrial environments.

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A Protein Purification job involves isolating and refining proteins from biological samples for research, pharmaceutical, or industrial applications. This process includes techniques such as chromatography, centrifugation, and filtration to achieve high purity and functionality. Professionals in this role work in laboratories, biotech firms, or pharmaceutical companies, ensuring quality control and optimizing purification protocols. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of biochemistry are essential for success in this field.

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Associate Protein Chemist

Associate Protein Chemist

Eurofins

San Diego, CA • On-site

$52K - $57K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 179 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

Company Description
Consider joining Lancaster Laboratories where people are the most important element in our chemistry. Celebrating 50 years of service, Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract lab providing testing and research services in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical sciences to clients worldwide.
Job Description
Eurofins PSS in San Diego is looking to expand its capabilities in protein generation and analytical characterizations within Protein Biosciences group. The overall responsibility of the individual will be to assist in protein and other discovery reagents expression and purification, analytical assays of purified proteins, and other related lab tasks to support reagent generation.
Key Objectives/Deliverables:
  • Proficient in routine antibody purification using established platform process
  • Assist protein reagents purification using various column separation techniques
  • Independently conduct antibody/protein analysis using HPLC and other related methods for protein characterization
  • Assistance in general lab tasks to support analytical biochemistry and biophysical techniques, including sample preparation, data collection and data analysis
  • Appropriate documentation of all experimental results, and the sharing and presentation of obtained results
  • Highly detail-oriented, eager to learn new techniques, and maintains high precision in daily lab operations

Qualifications
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  • Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or similar discipline
  • Experience in protein purification and analytical characterizations.

Additional Information
What we offer:
  • Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career Development and continuing education opportunities
  • Compensation Range: $52,000 - $57,000/yr

Position is full-time, 8am - 5pm with occasional overtime required.
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services® (PSS) is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients' site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise, as well as HR and great place to work best practices, to recruit, hire, train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our client's quality systems and equipment.
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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