Artech Information System LLC
Virus Production Scientist, 2910-1
Artech Information System LLC, La Jolla Ranch, California, United States,
Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.Job Description
Vaccine Immuno therapeutics (VITx) seeks to develop client vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) for the prevention and treatment of significant human diseases using a variety of vaccine technology platforms combined with immunomodulatory agents. A virus purification scientist is required to join Vaccine Immunotherapeutics in La Jolla, California, to develop and support vaccine platform production processes at the research scale. The candidate will have solid training and knowledge in virus/protein purification and will be able to independently and proactively apply this knowledge in the design and execution of experimental work to enable progression of vaccine discovery projects.Responsibilities
Conduct protein/virus purification using chromatographic techniques.Utilize Unicorn based FPLC systems, tangential flow ultrafiltration, dead-end filtration, and ultracentrifugation based purification.Characterize virus/proteins and handle Cat.2 infectious viruses.Work semi-independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Account for the critical appraisal of results and present them for review at specific project milestones.Participate in laboratory training to enhance practical abilities and theoretical knowledge.Qualifications
BS or MSc in biological sciences or biochemical/chemical engineering.At least 1-5 years of experience working in a laboratory in an academic or industrial setting.
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Vaccine Immuno therapeutics (VITx) seeks to develop client vaccines (prophylactic and therapeutic) for the prevention and treatment of significant human diseases using a variety of vaccine technology platforms combined with immunomodulatory agents. A virus purification scientist is required to join Vaccine Immunotherapeutics in La Jolla, California, to develop and support vaccine platform production processes at the research scale. The candidate will have solid training and knowledge in virus/protein purification and will be able to independently and proactively apply this knowledge in the design and execution of experimental work to enable progression of vaccine discovery projects.Responsibilities
Conduct protein/virus purification using chromatographic techniques.Utilize Unicorn based FPLC systems, tangential flow ultrafiltration, dead-end filtration, and ultracentrifugation based purification.Characterize virus/proteins and handle Cat.2 infectious viruses.Work semi-independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Account for the critical appraisal of results and present them for review at specific project milestones.Participate in laboratory training to enhance practical abilities and theoretical knowledge.Qualifications
BS or MSc in biological sciences or biochemical/chemical engineering.At least 1-5 years of experience working in a laboratory in an academic or industrial setting.
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