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Biologist II

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Tellus Solutions, Inc
  • North Chicago, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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Tellus Solutions is in partnership with a committed biopharmaceutical company in North Chicago focused on providing innovative therapies. Your technical expertise as a Biologist II in the area of recombinant protein purification will contribute to our client's innovative therapies which will impact the quality and duration of life

Job Description

  • Seeking a highly motivated and experienced research scientist to join our Protein Sciences group at 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 protein purification and characterization experience and be proficient in chromatography.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform purification of recombinant proteins using chromatographic methods.
  • Characterize protein with SDS-PAGE, western blot, and other biophysical methods.
  • Continuously drive for improved process performance; Provides scientific insight to overcome issues (i.e., solubility, purity, heterogeneity, yield).
  • Ensure that experiments are planned and coordinated cross- functionally, as well as executed effectively.
  • Handle issues with a sense of urgency when required.
  • Authoring associated technical reports and documents.
  • Work independently with team spirit. Accountable for technical performance and results of the team.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other relevant biological sciences.
  • Experience in protein expression and purification. Familiarity with the AKTA system is a plus.
  • Prior experience in supporting protein X-ray crystallography, and biophysical characterizations of proteins is preferred, but not required.
  • 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.