Scientist II, Protein Biology

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Rockford, IL 61101, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate26 Dec, 2024Not Specified29 Sep, 2024N/AIntegration,Protein Expression,Analytical Skills,Creativity,Purification,TissueNoNo
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Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Leads product development projects and the evaluation of new technology for protein preparation.

  • Participates in the design and execution of research and development projects for protein sample prep including cell lysis, protein purification, protein clean-up, and protein analysis.
  • Serves as Technical Leader on R&D project teams to develop reagents, assays, and kits that support complex biology including membrane protein research and structural studies.
  • Collaborates with biologists and chemists to develop novel tools to purify recombinant and endogenous proteins from cells and tissue.
  • Develops & maintains in-depth knowledge of protein purification tools and strategies, membrane protein solubilization techniques, and protein interactions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in protein expression and purification, cell lysis and other sample preparation techniques. Knowledge and experience with isolating proteins from tissue and other complex samples is highly preferred
  • Solves problems through the application and integration of analytical skills, creativity and judgment
  • Works on problems of moderate scope; exercises judgment and identifies next steps
  • Works and collaborates effectively in team settings
  • Builds productive internal/external relationships; actively represents area in inter-departmental projects
  • Presents technical data and project summaries in project team and departmental settings
  • Adapts communication to accommodate audience diversity
  • Impacts team efficiency through the quality, accuracy, and thoroughness of own work and commitment to project schedules
  • Follows recent developments in the protein biochemistry field and builds awareness of market trends and competitors
  • Begins to offer ideas for products and product improvements
  • BS degree and 2+years of experiences or MS degree

Responsibilities:

  • Designs and performs laboratory experiments independently
  • Leads the technical aspects of product development
  • Gives effective scientific presentations
  • Reads scientific literature and attends conferences to remain current in relevant fields and techniques
  • Collaborates with technical and commercial partners
  • Writes technical methods for production, testing and use of new products
  • Attends scientific conferences and presents work through posters and publications
  • Begins to contribute ideas for new products and improvements to procedures
  • Presents proposals and project updates to the PCP Steering committee
  • Other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Information Technology/IT

IT Software - Other

Software Engineering

BSc

Proficient

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Rockford, IL 61101, USA