Laboratory Technician I

Job Title: Laboratory Technician I

Department/Job ID: Protein Chemistry and Engineering

Reports To: Principal Scientist 

Direct Reports (if any): N/A 

Job Overview:  The candidate for the laboratory technician I position within the protein group is responsible for carrying out protein expression, purification and incorporation into liposomes and polymersomes. The laboratory technician I will collaboratively work with the Principal Scientist and other team members within the protein and membrane groups to complete project associated tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use established SOP to independently carry out protein expression and purification (under the review of the Scientist or Principal scientist) for downstream biochemical and biophysical analysis.
• Prepare necessary raw materials needed for laboratory processes e.g., buffers for protein purification, solvents, media for fermentation, etc.
• Perform scale up activities associated with protein and exosome production and QC.
• Be accountable for project deliverables and communicate status and other related information to management and project team members. 
• Be focused on details and efficiency in the laboratory as well as having an interdisciplinary approach to the tasks at hand while exercising good laboratory practice. 
• Collaboratively work with team members within the Protein group and from other groups within the R&D division to perform and analyze additional experiments as necessary.
• Participate in the general upkeep and maintenance of the laboratory facilities and equipment according to OSHA standards.

Requirements: 

• BS degree in Life Sciences, e.g., biochemistry or biophysics
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Good communication and team working skills. 
• Good general IT skills, incl. knowledge of MS Office (SharePoint) and other standard software packages 
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated and able to handle multiple challenging targets with flexibility in adjusting priorities for project support. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, work short cycle times and flexible hours if required, and deliver results under pressure. 
• Ability to wear PPEs as needed.
• Awareness of fire, safety, and chemical hazards.
• Lifting/Carrying –lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Stand or sit for an extended period.
• Ability to respond to alarms.
• US work permit.

Additional Qualifications: 

• At least 1 year experience working in industrial bio-technology research laboratory performing protein expression and purification.  
• Knowledge and experience with protein expression systems and aseptic techniques 
• Experience with a wide range of analytical tools and techniques for use in the laboratory, incl. FPLC, HPLC, Stopped-Flow, DLS, microscopy, etc. is a plus.