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SalaryKey Responsibilities:
- Expression, purification, and characterization of mammalian integral membrane proteins for assay development and biophysical experiments.
- Design and implement protein purification protocols to generate high quality, homogeneous protein, using various chromatography methods such as affinity, size exclusion, ion exchange.
- Proactively troubleshoot the expression and purification of challenging targets to ensure consistent deliveries of high-quality protein.
- Characterization of the stability and homogeneity of purified proteins using techniques such as FPLC, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, LC-MS.
- An open mindset and eagerness to learn new techniques as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years' experience in a research laboratory or PhD and 0+ years of Postdoc experience. Industry experience is a plus.
- Expertise in heterologous protein expression in mammalian and/or insect systems, and in protein purification. Experience working with membrane proteins is highly desired.
- Team oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, timeline-driven work environment.
- Excellent organizational and documentational practices.
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This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements
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