BME Stachowiak Lab - Senior Biochemistry Specialist and Lab Manager

Job responsibilities will include: Expression and purification of recombinant proteins including plasmid preparation, growth of cultures, induction of expression, optimization of induction conditions, evaluation of expression, cell lysis, protein extraction, assessment of protein purity and solubility, protein storage. Quantitative evaluation and documentation of protein purity using gel electrophoresis. Optimization of protein purification via modification of induction, expression, and purification protocols. Following established protocols to achieve high quality protein purification. Development of protocols for purification of novel proteins. Documentation of laboratory protocols. Training of laboratory personnel in protein expression and purification. Monitoring laboratory supplies and stocks. Assisting lab members with supply orders. Maintaining lab safety protocols and providing safety training to new lab members. Participation in scientific publications through protocol development and documentation.