Production Chemist

Job Title: Production Chemist

Job Description

Perform protein purification and specific assays on a daily basis. Perform antibody, antigen, etc. type purifications. Perform molecular techniques such as gel electrophoresis. Perform titrations and a lot of pipetting, specifically a micro pipette. Perform all routine upkeep and maintenance of the lab and lab equipment. Maintain single donor antigens and purification of these using chromatography. Clean and dispose of contaminated waste or any other non-reusable materials. Clean and sanitize vials and other equipment for laboratory use. Aid in the preparation of materials used for manufacturing ELISA plates and other lab-based materials. Perform documentation of lab results including temperatures, times, materials, etc. into the ERP system. Follow GLPs and other GMP and OSHA regulations.

Hard Skills

protein purification

PCR

gel electrophoresis

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in WAUKESHA, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

This is a laboratory environment and is a clean place to work. You will be working with at least 5 others in the department, if not more, assisting them with their daily lab work. There are 20 people total, including the manager, in this department, so you will primarily work with these 20 people. You will work closely with the cell culture group. They make the cells, and then these groups purify them. Then your work goes to their conjugation group to make the bead mix that actually goes out to customers. Hours are flexible, typically starting at 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. You will work 40 to 45 hours each week, with maybe a Saturday every once in a while if needed, but this is very rare. This is a great place to get experience and work. Very friendly environment with the ability to learn a lot within a Life Sciences type company.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.