Perkin Elmer Biochemistry Job Opening – Apply Online
Biochemistry job opening. They are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of a functional genomics lab scientist to join the functional genomics team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assay development and optimization of high throughput gene-editing workflows.
Job Title: Research Scientist, Genomics
Location(s) Upper Providence, PA
Status Regular
Job ID JR-013706
Recruiting Region Americas
Job Summary
Perkin Elmer Biochemistry Job
- We are looking for a highly motivated candidate for the role of a functional genomics lab scientist to join the functional genomics team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for assay development and optimization of high throughput gene-editing workflows.
- In this role, the candidate will work within a matrix, collaborative, fast-paced, team environment across a diverse biotherapeutic portfolio within the company.
Job Responsibilities for Perkin Elmer Biochemistry Job
- Develop target relevant cell-based assays; optimize, validate, and troubleshoot screening assay robustness, sensitivity, reproducibility; convert assays into HT screening format.
- Maintain mammalian cell cultures, optimize and utilize gene editing technologies (CRISPR, RNAi) to develop in vitro functional models and perform high-throughput screens.
- Ensure all tasks and responsibilities are performed according to industry-leading scientific and ethical standards and accurately documented in lab electronic notebook system
- Analyze, synthesize, and communicate data to both technical and non-technical colleagues and collaborators
Basic Qualification:
- B.S. in pharmacology, cell biology or biochemistry
- 5+ years of industry research experience with the ability to succeed in a collaborative, matrix environment.
- Experience in RNAi/CRISPR gene editing using various methods such as electroporation, lipid transfection, lentivirus infections.
- Expertise in developing protocols and utilization of liquid handling platforms such as the Hamilton STAR and Labcyte Echo as well as plate readers like BMG Pherastar.
Preferred Qualifications for Perkin Elmer Biochemistry Job
- Experience with the standard in vitro biochemical and cell-based assays (e.g. reporter gene, protein translocation, HTRF, ELISA etc.), including assay transfer, execution and troubleshooting.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, including but not limit to qPCR and Western Blot.
- Computational skills enabling automated data acquisition and analysis, and familiarity with related data analysis applications, example Spotfire and PRISM.
Physical Demands
- The overall physical exertion of this position may require:
- Sit or stand 2-3 hours in laboratory areas.
- Walk 2-3 hours within a facility.
- Reach above/below the shoulder, bend at the knees and waist.
Lift up to 25 lbs. - Office work activities, including keyboard, with fingers/hands/arms up to 4 hours.
- Workaround moving laboratory equipment and machinery.
- Use of personal protective equipment in the laboratory.
- Work with biohazards such as bloodborne pathogens.
Working Environment
Perkin Elmer Biochemistry Job
- Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment.
- Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high.
- Employee may be required to manage hazardous wastes in compliance with company procedures & State/Federal/Local hazardous waste regulations. Duties may include:
- Identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, labelling.
- Perkin Elmer Biochemistry Job Ensure safety, security, and the environment in all aspect of the daily activities, and any potential safety hazards are addressed and corrected immediately.
- Understand the ergonomic relationship between people, equipment and working environment.
