We are looking for a talented individual to join our enzyme purification and formulation process development team. The chosen candidate will have laboratory experience with protein biochemistry and assays and will function closely with a team of scientists to design processes for manufacture of proteins and related reagents.

Responsibilities

· Purify proteins using column chromatography and filtration techniques

· Perform functional and physical assays to assess protein purity and stability

· Develop, generate, and verify buffer systems to support specific design requirements

· Formulate protein solutions to match predefined enzyme product conditions

· Thoroughly and accurately document experiments as they are performed

· Curate samples and generate process development reports

· Help troubleshoot unexpected or challenging results within a team

· Optimize and stress test process designs to ensure robust performance

· Analyze, summarize, and present results to teams to drive design decisions and improvements

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

· 0-3 years experience analyzing proteins and nucleic acids using techniques such as SDS-PAGE, agarose gel electrophoresis, UV/Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence-based assays, or protein/nucleic acid quantitation

· Experience with column chromatography techniques such as IMAC, affinity, ion exchange, hydrophobic interaction, or size exclusion chromatography

· Familiarity with automated chromatography systems/software (Cytiva AKTA systems/Unicorn software)

· Familiarity with filtration techniques such as microfiltration, depth filtration, or tangential flow filtration

· Experience with basic buffer formulation for biochemical applications

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and analytical abilities

· Excellent time-management skills

· Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative work environment

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that, as a condition of employment, Illumina may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to limited exceptions) beginning November 1, 2021.

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Josefine Fleetwood, (she/her)

Employer Relations Manager

Oregon State University | College of Engineering

116 Johnson Hall  - Room 112

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Josefine.fleetwood@oregonstate.edu