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Maravai LifeSciences is seeking a #MiracleMaker to join our Customย Development team as an Associate Scientist, Biochemistry. The Associate Scientist is responsible for lab bench sample preparation, chromatography, large format 2D-electrophoresis, spot counting, LC-MS, data analysis, and report writing and review. Demonstrated working knowledge of lab-based research, method development, testing, custom services life science or pharmaceutical industrial application is preferred. The Senior Lab Technician will execute protocols under the direct supervision of the Director.ย
How you will make an impact:ย
- Receive, label, store, and report customer samples.
- Perform chromatography of customer samples via FPLC and 2D-PAGE.
- Analyze 2D-PAGE data with spot counting software and write reports.
- Author SOPs and develop new data analysis tools.
- Maintain lab instruments and consumable steady state levels.
- Maintain sample inventory and defrost refrigerators and freezers.
- Dispose of hazardous chemicals in compliance with EHS.
- Place purchase orders via ERP software.
- Record data in lab notebooks and data binders.
- Present data at lab meetings.
- Perform buffer exchange and sample concentrations.
- Develop and optimize workflows.
- Prepare LC solvents in scheduled intervals.
- Perform Mass Spectrometer calibrations.
- Perform Proteomics sample preparation for Mass Spectrometry projects.
- Document Mass Spectrometry Run data.
- Prepare Mass Spectrometry operation standards and assess control performance against acceptance criteria
- Perform other functions and duties as required.
ย The skills and experience that you will bring:ย
- Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or similar Life Science
- BS and 2 years of experience
- AS and 4 years of experience
- Experience documenting work in laboratory notebooks; GLP/GDP experience a plus.
- Experience running FPLC, HPLC, UHPLC, or LC-MS
- Executing protocols and analyzing data a plus
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.ย
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