Senior Laboratory Engineer/Scientist

Position Title: Senior Laboratory Engineer/Scientist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire opportunity for Senior Laboratory Engineer/Scientist with our client located in Oakdale, MN.

Job Responsibilities:

Following all necessary laboratory safety and operation protocols.

Executing experiments in protein analysis, conjugation, separation and quantitation.

Optimizing assay reagent formulations and assay conditions.

Running immunoassays on automated analyzers.

Performing statistical data analysis for test results.

Troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation issues when they occur.

Job Qualifications:

Ph.D., or MS, with relevant combined experience in either Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or other related field with hands on laboratory experience.

5+ years of experience

Previous experience in assay development or clinical laboratory is preferred.

Post-doc training in clinical chemistry and clinical laboratory operation is a plus.

Experience with optimizing immunoassay formulation highly recommended

Having research publications will be considered as a plus. Skills and Ability:

The successful candidate will have good analytical skills and outstanding attention to details.

Proficiency in laboratory Equipment setup, operation and maintenances.

Capability of performing data analysis with statistical tools.

Ability to perform literature searching, summarizing outcomes and possible implementation.

Self-driving and independent work abilities are required.

Effective oral and written communication skills in English are required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Physical Demands:

Occasional lifting of reagents weighing 2lb.

Job Details:

Direct Hire

Pay Range: 80K-90K annually

Location: Oakdale, MN

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.