R&D Scientist
Eugene, OR 
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Posted 5 days ago
Job Description
Advantage Technical is seeking a talented and passionate R&D Scientist for our great global life sciences client in Eugene, OR. Come work for one of the best life science companies in the world! Do you have what it takes?

Here is your mission should you choose to accept it:

This contractor position is available in the Chemistry R&D Team within the Protein and Cellular Analysis business unit located in Eugene, Oregon. The team develops reagents for life sciences customers primarily in the areas of flow cytometry, fluorescence imaging, and other cell analysis applications. We are looking for an additional hardworking member to support our custom bioconjugates effort. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, preparing, purifying, formulating, and characterizing new custom bioconjugates. Job skills include conceptual understanding and practical abilities in protein biochemistry and/or molecular biology and a willingness to learn new skills.

Primary Responsibilities * Design and execution of experimental plans, troubleshooting, data analysis and preparation, and reporting experimental results * Support the fulfillment of custom bioconjugate synthesis requests for cellular analysis applications. * Apply biomolecule conjugation, purification, formulation, and characterization techniques in a laboratory setting, with a special focus on protein bioconjugate preparation, purification, and characterization. Experience with FPLC/HPLC techniques preferred. * Operate and maintain scientific instrumentation with a focus on optical techniques, including UV/Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy * Maintain a detailed and accurate laboratory notebook * Work collaboratively with other internal R&D and business work groups * Perform tasks independently with mentorship * Be an active member of the team, seeking and accepting laboratory responsibilities to maintain and improve the workplace Qualifications * Have a B.S. or an M.S. degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or other relevant field * Have at least one year of experience in a research laboratory setting. Experience with protein handling highly preferred. Exact Schedule - 8am-5pm M-F

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About Advantage Technical

With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com.

Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$30.00-$35.00
Required Experience
1+ years
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