What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Actalent?
Description:
- Support protein purification. - Perform biochemical analytical characterization. - Prepare materials, reagents and perform routine maintenance of lab equipment to support ongoing experiments. - Perform mammalian cell culture in an aseptic environment. - Carry out cloning and DNA purification. - Maintain clear documentation of results, perform data analysis and communicate results to scientific team.
Skills:
Mammalian Cell Culture, DNA Purification, Reagent Preparation, micropipetting, Buffer Preparation, Solution Preparation, ELISA, Protein Purification, FPLC, PCR, DNA Isolation, Molecular Cloning
Top Skills Details:
Mammalian Cell Culture,DNA Purification,Reagent Preparation,micropipetting,Buffer Preparation,Solution Preparation,ELISA
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Education/ Experience: Bachelor’s degree or associates with 3 years prior industry experience in biology, chemistry, or another science-related field. Preference will be given to a candidate with a strong record of wet-lab research in an academic and/or industry setting. Required Skills: - Micropipetting - Preparation of stock solutions and buffers - Mammalian cell culture - Mammalian cell assays - ELISA - Detailed lab notebook record keeping Preferred Skills: - Protein purification using affinity resins and/or FPLC - DNA isolation and purification (miniprep, midiprep, maxiprep) - Molecular cloning (PCR, site-directed mutagenesis)
Experience Level:
Entry Level
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.