Lab Scientist I

Pay Rate Low: 25\.00 \| Pay Rate High: 25\.00

Our Client, a leading and well-known food company, who's a number-one brand in their category, is seeking a Scientist I to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity to work at a household name, get industry best training, and work with state of the art equipment, systems and products.

This role will work closely with a group of scientists and developers to help advance research and development initiatives. Under the guidance of senior scientific staff, the individual will contribute technical expertise to support discovery-stage projects and conduct hypothesis-driven research to advance development programs.

Terms:

Contract (1 year)

Schedule:

1st shift, Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine HPLC operations including system setup, solvent preparation, sample preparation and loading, run execution, sample analysis, calibration checks, and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain HPLC instruments, document all runs in accordance with standard operating procedures, troubleshoot minor instrument or method issues, and escalate as necessary.
• Support time-course enzyme activity studies, including sample collection, labeling, storage, and data analysis.
• Execute protein characterization workflows such as SDS-PAGE, western blotting, UV/Vis quantification, buffer preparation, kinetic assays, and related analyses.
• Conduct plate-based enzyme assays and operate plate reader instrumentation.
• Design and perform experiments using scientific methods, analyze and interpret results, and recommend next steps for development projects with guidance.
• Contribute to intellectual property development by supporting research that may lead to patents or new technologies.
• Stay current with scientific and technological advancements by reviewing literature and engaging with industry professionals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze product characteristics and support development and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain detailed and organized laboratory records to document research progress and results.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate scientific findings clearly through data summaries and presentations to internal teams and leadership.
• Follow laboratory safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 1–3 years of industry laboratory experience, depending on level of education.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating HPLC systems. not just handing off samples but running and maintaining equipment.
• Other screening skills: HPLC, FPLC, Pipetting, PH testing, expressing enzymes, plate based assay experience
• Experience with protein or enzyme assays and standard biochemical laboratory techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and produce accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with protein purification methods, tangential flow filtration, ultrafiltration, or chromatography techniques (e.g., IEX, HIC, IMAC) is preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory processes such as cell disruption, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, and centrifugation.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow in a research environment.
• This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you**

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