What are the responsibilities and job description for the Protein Biochemist position at System One?
Job Title: Protein Biochemist
Location: Alameda, CA
Pay Range: $30 - $40/hr
Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent
Responsibilities:
- Expression of recombinant proteins from E. coli and insect cell systems
- Purification of recombinant proteins from E. coli and insect cell systems using affinity and traditional chromatography (e.g. SEC, IEX) techniques
- Characterize proteins by SDS-PAGE, Abs280, size exclusion chromatography (SEC), Western blot
- Familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques including transformation
- Familiarity recording, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data
- Maintain proper laboratory notebooks
- Comply with safe laboratory practices and EH&S guidelines
Requirements:
- BS Degree Required
- 2 -5 years of experience
- Extensive hands-on experience in protein expression and purification is required
- Familiarity with FPLC systems (e.g. Akta) is a plus
- Familiarity with biophysical techniques (e.g. SEC-MALS, DSF, SPR, etc.) is a plus
- Familiarity with protein crystallization and/or cryo-EM sample preparation is a plus
System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.
Salary : $30 - $40
