Research Associate
San Francisco Metro Area, CA US
Job Description
R&D Partners is seeking to hire a Research Associate IV in South San Francisco, CA.
Benefits of this role:
Competitive pay
Full-Time role
Benefits + 401k
Your main responsibilities as a Research Associate IV:
The Membrane Protein Group in the Department of Structural Biology has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated researcher with expertise in membrane protein biochemistry.
The successful candidate will purify membrane proteins from E coli, Insect, or Mammalian cell expressions and characterize protein quality using various biophysical and biochemical methods.
In addition, the candidate will be expected to perform mammalian cell culture work and optimize protocols for protein expression as well as for automation of protein purification.
What we are looking for in a Research Associate IV:
The successful candidate must have either a BS/MS degree with ~6-10 years of experience or a PhD with 0-4 years of experience in Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Structural Biology or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of protein expression systems such as mammalian, insect, E coli with a focus on membrane proteins.
Hands-on experience in membrane protein purification
Knowledgeable with diverse chromatography techniques and AKTA chromatography systems
Basic mammalian cell culture (in particular suspension HEK293) experience.
Why Choose R&D Partners?
Supportive teams
Ongoing contracts
Weekly payroll
Refer a Friend bonus
Pay Scale:
$54.24 - $67.00 (Dependent on Experience)
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