Biologist II

• 12-month contract with a high likelihood likely to extend or convert permanent.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM, onsite
• Seeking a highly motivated and experienced research scientist to join our Protein Sciences group in the Chicago area.
• The candidate will be working in a highly dynamic group to provide protein purification support for a variety of small molecule drug discovery programs.
• The candidate should have extensive protein purification experience and be proficient in chromatography and AKTA instrument.
• Perform purification of recombinant proteins using chromatographic methods.
• Characterize protein with SDS-PAGE, western blot, and other biophysical methods.
• Provides scientific insight to overcome issues (i.e., solubility, purity, heterogeneity, yield).
• Ensures that experiments are planned and coordinated cross- functionally, as well as executed effectively.
• Authoring associated technical reports and documents. 

• BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other relevant biological sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Protein purification experience
• Characterization of protein samples via SDS-PAGE, western blot, TSA
• Extensive experience in protein expression and purification.
• Familiarity with the AKTA system is preferred.
• Prior experience in supporting protein X-ray crystallography, and biophysical characterizations of proteins is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in protein-ligand interactions. 
• Cell culture experience.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• The ability to build open and collaborative relationships in a multidisciplinary environment are essential.
• Good record keeping and able to efficiently manage several projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Last updated on Apr 3, 2023