Biochemist jobs in San Diego, CA

Immunoassay Manufacturing and Development Biochemist I

Job Title - Biochemist I, Immunoassay Manufacturing and Development

Location - San Diego, CA

Duration – 6 Months Contract
1st Shift: Work hours: Standard schedule; onsite, 8a-5pm

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Research & Development

Level Of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)

Biochemist I, Immunoassay Manufacturing and Development

3 Must haves on the resume:

• Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to make buffers and solutions according to written SOPs.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required.
• Client is seeking a Scientist I to work within a team that is manufacturing and developing new point-of-care assays for human in vitro diagnostic applications, using lateral-flow immunoassay technologies. 
• The Scientist I will primarily assist in the manufacture of point-of-care assays with potential to contribute to development and qualification of new assays. 
• The associate applies laboratory, scientific, and analytical skills to produce reagents and execute experiments.

• Contract
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• San Diego, CALIFORNIA

Roles & Responsibilities

• Duties and Responsibilities:
• Utilizes a broad range of practical techniques in laboratory chemistry and biology.
• Executes production orders for lateral flow assay reagents according to manufacturing protocols including antibody conjugation and the preparation of buffers and solutions.
• Executes experiments and plans appropriate follow-up experiments to validate production materials and evaluate process improvement and modifications.
• Develops and/or adapts procedures to meet specific objectives and solve problems.
• Is responsible for the maintenance of complex laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Might assist with product quality investigations.
• Maintains current knowledge of major technological and scientific developments in relevant fields.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required.
• Experience with basic protein biochemistry techniques including spectrophotometry, chromatography, protein purification and conjugation preferred.
• Experience with general synthetic chemistry preferred.

Skills & Certifications

• Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new laboratory procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to make buffers and solutions according to written SOPs.
• Highly detail-oriented and follows good documentation practices in completing batch records.
• Experience with protein biochemistry including protein purification and conjugation preferred.
• Working knowledge of scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, under direction, and independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Eligibilities & qualifications

• Minimum of BS or BA degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.