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Actalent Plant Scientist in Chesterfield, Missouri
Description:
This position is with a protein analytics team conducting research in plant biotechnology. This position requires the delivery of quality results in a fast paced environment. Experience with ELISA assays, automated liquid handlers, and LIMS systems is a plus but we would provide training for the ideal candidate.
Candidates are expected to contribute to process improvements for safety, quality, and throughput.
Additional skills in automated western blots, multiplexed immunoassays, and protein extraction from plant matrixes are highly desirable. After training, the ideal candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision
Candidates must be team players, reliable and have the desire to learn new skills.
• Conducted ELISA Assays n a fast-paced environment using instrumentation such as automated liquid handlers, plate washers, and spectrometers.
• Increased production efficiency by handling multiple protein assays in a single sample and large numbers of samples in a single request
• Followed OSHA protocols, safety, and decontamination procedures for plant samples and lab equipment.
• Conducted extensive analysis on ELISA data and reported to management on key findings of market research initiatives conducted for major biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare organizations
• Followed sample extraction procedures for protein expression assays using instrumentation such as lyopholizers, megagrinders, and centrifuges.
• Conducted automated western blots for analysis of transgenic tissue samples.
• Sampled plant tissue for protein expression assays.
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