What are the responsibilities and job description for the HPLC Analytical Research Technician position at MOLECULAR EXPRESS INC?
Position: This employment opportunity is for a Full-Time Research Assistant position available immediately in a dynamic biotechnology company. The Company’s primary focus is on the development of novel delivery vehicles in the fields of vaccines and therapeutics, as well as medical devices and antimicrobial formulations.
Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible for developing and performing analytical methods for chemical and biological molecules. Other duties might include conducting and developing quality assays for the Company’s product candidates. This individual will also be responsible for operating and maintaining the required equipment.
Essential Job Functions: The candidate will be expected to follow and develop analytical and purification methods. These experiments will require experience with various chromatographic methods (such as HPLC), protein analysis, and in vitro assays. The candidate is expected to be able to operate basic laboratory equipment such as a centrifuge, pH meter, analytical balance, spectrophotometer, upright and inverted microscopes, and/or utilize a laminar flow hood. The candidate will be expected to comply with the good laboratory techniques associated with the proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals and biological agents in the workplace. HPLC's experience, daily laboratory equipment maintenance, simple equipment diagnostics or repair, and knowledge of working in a quality environment are required.
Communication Skills: Good oral and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required. Experience working with cross-functional teams is desirable.
Education & Experience:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or biological sciences. Experience in chemical synthesis and conjugation, analytical chemistry, molecular biology and/or protein purification a plus.