Research Associate III

Currently I have an opening for a Research Associate III located in Emeryville, CA. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Description:

This position will support the Diagnostics Research function in work to research new antigen manufacturing sciences processes, work closely with the Research team on laboratory work and other project tasks.

The incumbent will be utilizing a variety of molecular biology techniques in a research capacity, including restriction enzyme digestion, ligation and transformation in bacteria, small-scale and large-scale protein preparations, preparation of competent yeast/bacteria, transformation of yeast/bacteria, and preparation of frozen seedstocks.

Setting up bacterial or yeast cultures, extracting recombinant protein from the transformed cells using glass bead lysis or microfluidizer.

Protein biochemical analysis by Western Blot, SDS-PAGE, SEC-MALS, DLS, etc.

Protein purification via different chromatography methods (IEX, IMAC, SEC, HIC, etc.).

Propose and execute on scientific methods for issue resolution related to microbial expression experiments.

Significant working knowledge of protein purification, protein quantification End Point assays (Bradford/BCA/Lowry).

BS or MS 3-5 years of professional experience or PhD graduate with 1+ year experience in protein biochemistry and protein purification.

Technical Information:

Pay: depending on experience level & education - Pay: can range anywhere from $45-70 hourly

Onsite, M-F, 9am-5pm

6-month contract assignment with potential for extension or conversion to permanent