Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description

This position is responsible for performing duties in the purification and testing of previously characterized polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies by performing the following duties.

ResponsibilitiesRun immunoaffinity columns to purify antibodies.Run ELISA assays to characterize the purified antibodies.Make buffers which are used for antibody purification.Purify monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies via immobilized antigens, Protein A, Protein G, and DEAE.Characterize antibodies by Ouchterlony, Immunoelectrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, and ELISA.Exchange buffers and follow procedures to conjugate antibodies to HRP, AP, and FITC.Prepare buffers and reagents.Clean and maintain general lab and equipment.Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential SkillsExperience with ELISA, antibodies, protein purification, cell culture, wet bench, protein assays, protein biochemistry, Western Blot, and pipetting.Proficiency in pipetting, cell culture, antibodies, reagent preparation, purification, and validation.Strong mathematical skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals).Proficiency in mathematics, biology, clinical research, clinical laboratory, clinical lab, and SDS-PAGE.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or Medical Technology.Experience in mammalian cell culture and/or molecular biology is preferred.Proficiency in computer skills.Ability to use lab equipment.Knowledge of lab safety.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.Work Environment

This position is set in a slow-paced lab environment with a standard day shift from 7:30am/8am to 4:00pm/5:00pm. The company offers a range of benefits including fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as coffee bars and monthly luncheons. Additional benefits include PTO accrual, paid holidays, medical plans, HSA, hospital cost protection plans, critical illness protection, accident protection, health cost estimator, health advocacy services, employee assistance program, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, transportation benefit, and a 401(k) plan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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