Research Specialist – Biophysics
| Company | PerkinElmer |
|---|---|
| Location | Phoenixville, PA, USA |
| Salary | $58240 – $87360 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- BS in a life sciences discipline (ie. biophysics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry)
- Laboratory research experience preferably in a quantitative or analytical science
- Strong practical knowledge of protein biochemistry and biophysics
- Ability to follow detailed protocols, take high quality notes, and maintain a current laboratory notebook
- Strong communication skills; ability to summarize and explain results to a varied audience
- Proficient in scientific data handling, including the acquisition, manipulation, visualization and documentation of experimental data
Responsibilities
- Carry out biophysical assays and data analysis to support our drug discovery pipeline including protein characterization and protein-ligand binding assays
- Work in a matrix team environment with an array of business partners to enable optimal delivery of project objectives
- Effectively organize and present results at group meetings
- Perform routine laboratory maintenance
- Compliance with all R&D data integrity practices, ethics codes, standards and training, and safety training and practice
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with curve fitting/regression analysis, mathematical modeling, or other quantitative data analysis
- Familiarity working with purified proteins (ie. for biophysical analysis, enzymology, or structural biology)