The Research Associate – Biochemical Assay Specialist is critical in building, growing, and developing our clients assay capabilities and dynamic culture. You will be responsible for leading target/enzyme-based projects for biotech and pharma clients to develop assays for high-throughput screening and characterizing drug candidates and reaction mechanisms. Candidates must have experience being able to independently run biochemical assays! Responsibilities include:
• Handle and process reagents and materials for performing biochemical assays • Design and execute assay developments tasks with high quality and in a timely fashion • Analyze biochemical assay data using Michaelis-Menten kinetics and other applicable mechanisms • Lead biochemical projects from assay development through high-throughput screening using automated liquid handling • Write and maintain standard operating protocols (SOP) and maintain a detailed laboratory notebook • Communicate data with clients
Requirements
• A passion for professional growth and supporting team members • Exceptional interpersonal skills • Curious mindset and an avid reader on the topics of drug discovery, biochemistry, and new technologies in the life sciences • A strong desire to personally learn, grow, and develop. • Minimum of 3 years’ industry experience leading biochemical high-throughput assay projects • Experience with mass spectrometry is a plus • Experience with fluorescence-based and radioactivity-based assays is a plus • A B.S./B.A. degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry or related field
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