Biochemist

  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • Full Time
Biochemist
Job Description

We are seeking a self-motivated Biochemist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, primarily focusing on assisting in protein purification from plant and bacterial systems. This role requires expertise in protein expression, purification, and characterization. Collaboration within the team is crucial, and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in protein purification from plant and bacterial systems.
  • Utilize knowledge in protein expression, purification, and characterization.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Employ various protein analysis methods such as concentration determination, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot analysis.
  • Apply chromatography techniques and protein expression methods.
Essential Skills
  • Expertise in protein expression and purification.
  • Ability to perform protein analysis including concentration determination, SDS-PAGE, and Western blot analysis.
  • Proficiency in chromatography techniques.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • B.S. degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
Work Environment

The work environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring team collaboration and effective communication. The candidate will work with advanced technologies and equipment related to protein purification and analysis.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 485951038
Originally Posted on: 7/18/2025

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