Bioanalyst

Description

This candidate will be responsible for performing protein purification, analytics and application development to support biopharmaceutical filtration devices. These analyses include protein quantification, dynamic binding capacity and more. In addition the candidate will be supporting the development of new applications of current filtration products.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory activities and instrumentation including: pipetting, preparation of solutions/samples/media, and operation of pH meters, autoclaves and analytical balances
• Characterize filtration media following documented SOPs and established test methods such as filter binding capacity, total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), charge capacity and microbial retention
• Complete a variety of bioassays including Protein purification, Host Cell Protein quantification, DNA quantification, mAb purification/quantification, ELISAs, qPCR/ddPCR, etc.
• Assist with the development of new applications for existing products using all previously described tests
• Assist with the validation of bioassay test methods
• May work with microbial and bacteriophage samples and challenges
• Possibly support all stages of the mammalian cell culture process including maintenance, transfection, etc. at flask and bioreactor levels
• General laboratory upkeep and supplies maintenance
  
  

Requirements

• B.S. in molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related science
• Good deductive reasoning and analytical approach to problem solving
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently, self-motivated, and results driven
• Able to communicate effectively