To anyone who might be interested: I have an opening in my group for a research assistant. The work will consist of cloning and protein expression, primarily using bacteria and insect cells, as well as protein purification and crystallization. I am ideally looking for someone with strong cloning skills and a good laboratory track record. Industrial experience is not necessary but won't hurt either.
Please note that this is a junior-level position, suitable for someone with either a bachelor's and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master's and 2+ years. I will NOT be considering anyone with a Ph.D. for this position. The best way to apply for this job is to go via our company website: http://www.imclone.com/careers.php My position is number 120367. Here's the full job description. GENERAL SUMMARY We are seeking a highly motivated, independent person to work as an essential part of a drug discovery project team. The central duties of this position include cloning, protein expression in bacteria and insect cells, protein purification and biochemical assays. However, in a small group like this one, flexibility is essential since there are many things which need to be done. The candidate must have experience in mammalian or insect cell culture as well as protein expression and purification. The responsibilities of this position can expand to match the desires and abilities of the successful applicant. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience and at least a BS (MS preferred) in biochemistry or a related discipline. Good oral and written communication skills are absolutely necessary, as is the ability to work with others as a team. Extensive experience in the areas necessary for the job is a plus, but not as important as intelligence and the desire and ability to learn new skills quickly. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. 1. Designing protein expression constructs for bacterial and baculovirus expression systems 2. Expressing soluble proteins in bacteria and insect cells 3. Purifying proteins on a scale of 5-50 mg using a wide variety of techniques, especially affinity and gel filtration chromatography 4. Protein crystallization, crystal manipulation, and other structural biology work ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE 1. Extensive molecular cloning experience 2. Protein purification experience 3. Insect or mammalian cell culture experience 4. The ability to think analytically and work independently 5. Protein crystallization and related skills will be taught on the job -- Matthew Franklin , Ph.D. Senior Scientist, ImClone Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly & Company 180 Varick Street, 6th floor New York, NY 10014 phone:(917)606-4116 fax:(212)645-2054 Confidentiality Note: This e-mail, and any attachment to it, contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity named on the e-mail. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that reading it is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately return it to the sender and delete it from your system. Thank you.
