A research-based biotechnological company located in Orange County, California. The company is developing meaningful disease solutions targeted at improving patient diagnosis with targeted biomarkers for precision medicine. With a distinct approach to R&D and a dedicated expert team, facilitate breakthroughs in molecular diagnostics with innovative platforms by integrating emerging technologies with a deep understanding of biological materials.
Position Overview
• The Research Associate I/II will execute a range of biochemistry and bioanalytical
procedures, reagent preparation, and laboratory duties under supervision. He/She will
implement, adapt, or investigate experimental methods and technologies for project
advancement.
Key Skills:
Protein Biochemistry
Protein extraction, Purification
HPLC
FPLC
Immunoassays
Responsibilities
• Responsible for day to day running of experiments and data analysis in the protein
chemistry laboratory.
• Conducts general biochemistry tasks, including protein extraction, purification,
quantification, conjugation, and analysis on multiple platforms. E.g., HPLC, FPLC, Western Blot, SDS-PAGE, Protein Simple Wes and other analytical tools.
• Prepares reagents and solutions as needed, using appropriate procedural and
documentation methods, including industry standard good laboratory practices.
• Responsible for maintaining lab supplies.
• Performs duties under supervision with increasing independence.
• Identifies and solves problems in experiments or protocol designs.
• Prepares documents meeting company standards, including data summaries, reports, SOPs and procedures.
• Presents work at meetings as required and proposes new methods to address immediate and upcoming technical issues.
• Search & read literature directly associated with assigned projects and related areas.
• Interacts with other internal departments, as necessary, to plan and achieve project
objectives.
• Complete other assignments from upper management on time.
Education
• BS/MS in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemistry, or other science/engineering field.
Experience
• Minimum 3-6 years of related industrial experience in IVD R&D biochemistry lab.
Requirement
• Must be willing to handle human whole-blood, plasma and/or serum samples.
Preferred Skills
• Hands-on experience with biochemistry laboratory techniques
• Familiarity with immunoassay development & techniques
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated
• Good organizational skills
• Good written and oral communication skills