Biochemist I (Must Have Pipetting, Diluting, Protein Purification & Chromatograph)

Company: millenniumsoft
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position : Biochemist I, Immunoassay and Reagents Manufacturing and Development Location : San Diego, CA Duration : 6 Months Total Hours/week : 40.00 1 st Shift Client: Medical Device Company Job Category: Healthcare Level of Experience: Entry Level or Mid-Level Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only) Work hours: Standard schedule; onsite, 8a-5pm 3 Must haves on the resume: Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments. Demonstrated ability to make buffers and solutions according to written SOPs. Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required. Job Description: Client is seeking a Biochemist I to work within a team that is manufacturing and developing new point-of-care assays for human in vitro diagnostic applications, using lateral-flow immunoassay technologies. The Biochemist I will primarily assist in the manufacture of point-of-care assays with potential to contribute to development and qualification of new assays. Biochemist I will also support the Life Science Research Reagent Operations function as needed. The associate applies laboratory, scientific, and analytical skills to produce reagents and execute experiments. Duties and Responsibilities: Utilizes a broad range of practical techniques in laboratory chemistry and biology. Executes production orders for lateral flow assay reagents according to manufacturing protocols including antibody conjugation and the preparation of buffers and solutions. Executes experiments and plans appropriate follow-up experiments to validate production materials and evaluate process improvement and modifications. Responsible for operation and maintenance of reel-to-reel web handling platforms, which are used to treat various membranes with antibody solutions Learn and understand: Basic reel-to-reel processes, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms Develops and/or adapts procedures to meet specific objectives and solve problems. Is responsible for the maintenance of complex laboratory equipment and facilities. Might assist with product quality investigations. Maintains current knowledge of major technological and scientific developments in relevant fields. Knowledge and Skills: Skilled with a variety of complex laboratory procedures and instruments. Demonstrated ability to learn new laboratory procedures. Demonstrated ability to make buffers and solutions according to written SOPs. Highly detail-oriented and follows good documentation practices in completing batch records. Experience with protein biochemistry including protein purification and conjugation preferred. Working knowledge of scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, under direction, and independently. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Education and Experience: Minimum of BS or BA degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required. Experience with basic protein biochemistry techniques including spectrophotometry, chromatography, protein purification and conjugation preferred. Minimum of 1 year of relevant academic, clinical, or industry lab work required. Experience with basic protein biochemistry techniques including spectrophotometry, chromatography, protein purification and conjugation preferred.

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