SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) · 16 hours ago
Research Scientist
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52/hr - $58/hr
1+ years expSLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) is seeking a biochemist to join their Biochemistry group within the Protein Science and Technology Department. The scientist will contribute to early drug discovery efforts by supporting the design, development, and execution of biochemical and biophysical assays, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to advance projects from hit identification through lead optimization.
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Responsibilities
Assay development and executionSupport the design, development and execution of biochemical and biophysical assays (e.g., enzyme activity assays, and biophysical assays, including SPR, ITC, DSF) to drive small molecule hit identification, and lead optimization
Data collection and analysisCollect, organize and record biochemical and biophysical assay data, opportunities for data analysis and presentation
Protein purification and characterizationApply various protein purification techniques (e.g., affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion chromatography) to obtain high-quality proteins for assay and structural biology need
Lab equipment proficiencyOperate various laboratory instruments and automation tools, including multichannel pipettes, multi-well plate liquid dispensers, multimode plate readers, and other biophysical instruments
Qualification
Required
Master's, or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemical Biology, Protein Science, or a related life science field
1+ year industry experience
Fundamental understanding of enzymology and biophysics (e.g., enzyme kinetics, enzyme inhibition and activation; and kinetics and thermodynamics of protein ligand interactions)
Experiment efficiency with wet lab work, such as preparation, characterization and caretaking of buffers, reagents, and consumables
Hands-on experience with protein purification and characterization, biochemical and biophysical assays with various throughputs and technologies
Assay development and execution support for biochemical and biophysical assays (e.g., enzyme activity assays, and biophysical assays, including SPR, ITC, DSF)
Data collection and analysis for biochemical and biophysical assay data
Apply various protein purification techniques (e.g., affinity, ion-exchange, size-exclusion chromatography)
Operate various laboratory instruments and automation tools, including multichannel pipettes, multi-well plate liquid dispensers, multimode plate readers, and other biophysical instruments
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening)
SLAS, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, is a tax exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Vicki Loise
CEO
Amy Wilkinson
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