Location: Irvine, CA

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Essential Functions

• Develop and implement methods for expression, purification and biochemical and biophysical characterization of recombinant proteins.
• Ensure data generated is well-controlled and interpreted appropriately, and clearly and precisely documented.
• Communicate findings and strategies effectively to colleagues and management.
• Stay current with the relevant scientific literature, and present and explain key concepts to colleagues.
• Write and review manuscripts and intellectual property documents.

 

Education and Experience

• Expertise in protein chemistry with demonstrated skills, experience and publications
• Requires a Ph.D degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field
• Candidate should be well versed in recombinant protein expression, purification and characterization.
• Candidate should be competent in the biochemistry skills necessary to complete the research, including:
• Design experiments
• Bacteria and yeast fermentation
• Protein purification, FPLC
• Characterize protein and enzyme stability and activity.
• Requires at least one first author scientific publication.
• Demonstrates well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish highly functional relationships with diverse personalities, both within and outside the company. Open, customer-focused style of communication.

 

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
• Capacity to prioritize assignments and work effectively under deadlines.
• Self-motivated, independent, and results driven.
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong communication skills, and ability to report and present experimental results and analysis to colleagues and senior management in a clear and concise manner.