BME Stachowiak Lab - Senior Biochemistry Specialist and Lab Manager
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The senior biochemistry specialist will work independently as part of a research team, focusing on recombinant protein expression and purification. The role includes optimizing and developing purification protocols, documenting protein purity and laboratory procedures, training personnel, monitoring supplies, and supporting lab safety. It also contributes to scientific publications through protocol development and documentation.
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The senior biochemistry specialist will work with a high degree of skill, precision, and independence as an essential member of a highly productive research team. Job responsibilities will include:Expression and purification of recombinant proteins including plasmid preparation, growth of cultures, induction of expression, optimization of induction conditions, evaluation of expression, cell lysis, protein extraction, assessment of protein purity and solubility, protein storage.Quantitative evaluation and documentation of protein purity using gel electrophoresis.Optimization of protein purification via modification of induction, expression, and purification protocols.Following established protocols to achieve high quality protein purification.Development of protocols for purification of novel proteins.Documentation of laboratory protocols.Training of laboratory personnel in protein expression and purification.Monitoring laboratory supplies and stocks.Assisting lab members with supply orders.Maintaining lab safety protocols and providing safety training to new lab members.Participation in scientific publications through protocol development and documentation.
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- Texas median$79–125K/yr29 salary ranges
- US median$34–43/hr41 hourly ranges
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