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Germer International

Associate Scientist / Scientist

Germer International, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Job Overview The Associate Scientist/Scientist will join a team that uses the company’s proprietary technology, to develop an innovative class of diagnostic tests for a variety of human diseases and indications and will perform analytical procedures including testing of specimens and/or blood products supporting the research, development, and commercialization of current and future diagnostic tests.

Responsibilities and Duties

Apply technology for detection of changes in proteins structure, modifications, and interactions using partitioning in Aqueous Two-Phase Systems (ATPS)

Run existing assays, develop, and prepare new assays for early detection of cancer and other diseases applying the company’s proprietary technology,

Collaborate with other R&D team members to design experiments and determine protocols

Perform laboratory techniques and procedures required for experimental studies

Design and conduct tests and procedures utilizing various laboratory equipment and instrumentation

Adhere to all applicable good laboratory practices and standard operating procedures

Maintain records of studies in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and adhere to applicable archiving policies

Accumulate data from analyses and prepare charts, graphs, statistical tables for presentation to supervisor for final analysis

Plan, organize, perform, and monitor daily project activities

Manage and update lab supplies, chemicals, and equipment inventory records and order supplies and equipment as required

Perform routine maintenance and laboratory upkeepPrepare reagents stock solutions

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry, Bioengineering or Chemical Engineering, or a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university, with at least two years of experience in a lab environment

Proven experience to plan experiments independently with minimal guidance/direction is preferred

Experience with analytical applications of partitioning in ATPS

Experience with protein quantification and development of analytical assays preferred

Firm understanding of research methods, protocols, procedures, techniques, and equipment

Analytical chemistry experience with protein separation and purification, HPLC is preferred

Experience with operating liquid handling robots (Hamilton, Tecan, etc.) is preferred

Ability to analyze and evaluate empirical data and develop graphical and/or written interpretations and conclusions

Experience with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)

Proficient computer skills especially with Microsoft Office applications

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Works well in a collaborative and team-oriented environment

Ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively

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