Contractor - Research Associate - Protein Production

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION

Contractor - Research Associate – Protein Production

Estimated Project Duration 6 months

Pay Rate $33.36/hour to $50.00/hour

PacBio (NASDAQ PACB) is a premier life science technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our mission is to enable the promise of genomics to better human health. Genomics is core to all biological processes, and our advanced genomics tools provide scientists and clinical researchers the insights to better understand biology and health. We are now entering the century of biology and genomics is at the heart of the next revolution. Become part of the new paradigm in gene sequencing and help shape the future of genomic study by joining the PacBio team.

Responsibilities

• Execute reagent manufacturing tasks and process protein production orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain records and production environment in compliance with quality standards.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering materials.
• Maintain, qualify, and validate equipment as appropriate.
• Conduct troubleshooting on issues which arise during routine production.
• Perform quality control tests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure on-time completion of production builds.
• Assist the development and technology transfer of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Contribute to new process development and transfer to production.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• A minimum BSc degree in Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Molecular Biology or related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in Life Sciences industry.
• Experience in working with liquid chromatography for recombinant protein from bacterial expression system.
• Experience in analytical methodologies for protein characterization including HPLC, enzyme kinetics, protein quantification, spectrophotometer, SDS-PAGE.
• Experience with automated chromatography stations such as AKTA systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience in PLM and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Next-Generation Sequencing, a plus.
  
  
  

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This role is 100% onsite.

You may be required from time to time to visit and work at PacBio locations and for such times as the Company considers necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Salary Range

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