Biologist II Job at The Fountain Group, North Chicago, IL

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  • The Fountain Group
  • North Chicago, IL

Job Description

Pay Range: $24-$34/hour


Job Description:
  • 12-month contract with a high likelihood likely to extend or convert permanent.
  • Shift: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM, onsite
  • Seeking a highly motivated and experienced research scientist to join our Protein Sciences group in the Chicago area.
  • The candidate will be working in a highly dynamic group to provide protein purification support for a variety of small molecule drug discovery programs.
  • The candidate should have extensive protein purification experience and be proficient in chromatography and AKTA instrument.
  • Perform purification of recombinant proteins using chromatographic methods.
  • Characterize protein with SDS-PAGE, western blot, and other biophysical methods.
  • Provides scientific insight to overcome issues (i.e., solubility, purity, heterogeneity, yield).
  • Ensures that experiments are planned and coordinated cross- functionally, as well as executed effectively.
  • Authoring associated technical reports and documents.
Qualifications:
  • BS or MS in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or other relevant biological sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Protein purification experience
  • Characterization of protein samples via SDS-PAGE, western blot, TSA
  • Extensive experience in protein expression and purification.
  • Familiarity with the AKTA system is preferred.
  • Prior experience in supporting protein X-ray crystallography, and biophysical characterizations of proteins is preferred, but not required.
  • Experience in protein-ligand interactions.
  • Cell culture experience.
  • Good problem-solving and communication skills.
  • The ability to build open and collaborative relationships in a multidisciplinary environment are essential.
  • Good record keeping and able to efficiently manage several projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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