Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Direct Hire
Job #35227

Expand and manage a commercial drug discovery assay platform featuring optical and radioactivity-based and our clients methodologies
Lead efforts to develop and execute optical, radioactivity, and assays that address clients’ needs for high-throughput screening and follow-up assays
Lead internal technology development and research projects around novel targets
Write and maintain standard operating protocols (SOP) and maintain a detailed laboratory notebook
Review, analyze, and communicate results to clients and the companies team

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Expertise in enzymology, biochemistry, kinetics, and drug discovery
Critical thinking to develop novel assays, design experiments, and interpret results independently
Proven experience in working with plate readers for optical and radioactivity assays, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting
Present strategies and opportunities for tools to integrate into our commercial offering

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

Ph.D. in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, immunology, or a related life science field
An outstanding publication record of running biochemical assays using optical and radioactivity-based formats
3 years of industry experience in assay development and high-throughput screening
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.
Experience with mass spectrometry is a plus

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