Pro-Insulin Biochemist - Entry-Level
About The Position
At Eurofins PSS, the Pro-Insulin Biochemist works with pro-insulin-based products from E. coli and external sources. The role involves extracting and purifying these products, including automated purification using chromatographic techniques such as HPLC and UPLC. The biochemist also prepares buffers and solutions, maintains inventories and laboratory equipment, documents assay data, and contributes to study reports. The position includes operating and programming laboratory automation and liquid-handling equipment for high-throughput testing, keeping experiment documentation and notebooks, and assisting with troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation. The employee develops and maintains knowledge of laboratory operations and interacts effectively with internal and external stakeholders. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Compensation is $21.40–$23.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry or a related field.
- At least 3 months of technical laboratory experience, with demonstrated proficiency in a laboratory setting.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team setting.
- Strong hands-on experimental skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, time-management, and task-management skills, and adaptability.
- Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Extract, purify, and ship pro-insulin-based products from E. coli and external sources.
- Execute automated purifications using chromatographic techniques, including HPLC and UPLC.
- Prepare buffers and solutions; maintain inventories and laboratory equipment.
- Document assay data and contribute to study reports.
- Operate and program laboratory automation and liquid-handling equipment to perform high-throughput testing.
- Document experiments and maintain laboratory notebooks.
- Assist with troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of various aspects of laboratory operations.
- Interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage options
- Vision coverage options
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
