Biochemistry Research Scientist

The biochemistry division is seeking several energetic and self-motivated individuals to join our team as a biochemist to develop innovative technology platforms; a creative and independent team member who specialized in using mammalian cell to express protein to produce carbohydrate related enzymes, carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals and glycoproteins vaccines. The individuals in this position will also work as a member of the production team responsible for a diverse line of products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Product Management responsibilities for products in support of catalog sales.

• Writing and executing protocols with minimal guidance.

• Perform quality analysis utilizing HPLC, LCMS Single Quad System.

• Work closely with team on related projects.

• Performs and records quality control to ensure accuracy of experimental data.

• Design and construction of expression constructs of the reconstructed genes.

• Expression, purification and biochemical characterization of the encoded enzymes.

• Maintain detailed documentation of working protocols, vialing records, and substrate inventory.

• Purifications are routinely done by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) or flash chromatography (FC).

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on assigned instruments and equipment according to established schedule and procedure.

• Follows Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures for all tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum BS in biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology or relevant.

• Experience in protein expression in microbial systems.

• Skilled with standard molecular biology techniques a plus, i.e. Western Blot; protein isolation, purification, and quantitation.

• Familiarity with AKTA (GE Healthcare) FPLC equipment along with a practical understanding of chromatographic principles.

• Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sterile techniques, experimental rationale, and scientific quantitation

• “Good hands” at the bench and an ability to perform careful and consistent experiments.

• Able to manage timelines productively and bring projects to completion.

• Demonstrate significant skills in production while adhering to safe laboratory practices and environmental safeguards.

Job Type:

Part or Full-time

Required education:

• BS, Master, Ph.D

Please email your resume or CV to hr@chembind.com