Automation Application Specialist, Protein Purification

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Job Title Automation Application Specialist, Protein Purification Location(s) GSK (Collegeville) - Customer Site PA

We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious candidate to join the Perkin Elmer One Source Scientific Services team based at one of our customer sites in Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will be working within the Perkin Elmer Technical Lab Services (TLS) division and will be placed within a team at the customer site who have a focus on protein biochemistry supporting innovative and life-changing research and development activities.

The candidate will work within a collaborative team environment across a diverse biotherapeutic portfolio within the company and can develop in Perkin Elmer's scientific arena. The role will report to a dedicated Perkin Elmer team leader and will be based at the GSK Upper Providence campus.

Deliver high quality research support in a variety of lab functions. Activities may include, but are not limited to: automation support, cell culture, assay support, high-throughput expression screens, molecular biology assays, protein purification. Other activities may include sample preparation and/ or buffer preps (including GxP), QC/QA protocols and analyses. Individual may be required to perform lab/ equipment user-level maintenance, troubleshooting, general laboratory prep work, and scheduled equipment quality checks.

(including GxP). Perform multiple experimental assays and maintain relevant lab samples and materials. Write, maintain and troubleshoot experimental protocols. Analyze, synthesize and communicate data to both technical and non-technical colleagues and collaborators. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• An ability to meet timelines successfully with the utmost attention to detail while setting high performance standards.
• Service orientated attitude combined with innovative thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills; strong team player with customer satisfaction focus.
• Ability to execute new and established methods and protocols.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex scientific data.
• Understanding of standard software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office).
• Ability to operate within company and/or customer site safety codes of practice.

• Bachelors in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry 3-5 years of hands-on experience with a variety of biology and biochemistry lab techniques including FPLC, Western blotting and LC-MS.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience with automation instrumentation.
• Working familiarity with high-throughput platforms (Tecan) and workflows is a plus.
• Strong desire to learn and is able to work at a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, especially adherence to laboratory notebook practices.

• Bachelors in Biology, Biochemistry or Chemistry Working familiarity with high-throughput platforms (Tecan) and workflows is a plus.
• Knowledge of…