Element Biosciences
Healthcare
Scientist,Chemistry
“Scientist, Chemistry at Element Biosciences. Skills: Synthesis of fluorescent dyes, Purification of fluorescent dyes, Characterization of fluorescent dyes, NMR, LCMS, Excitation/emission spectra. Responsible for the synthesis and purification of fluorescent dyes, NHS esters, dye conjugates and energy transfer dyes. Responsible for the synthesis and purification of nucleosides, nucleotides and reversible terminators”
What You'll Achieve.
Empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity
Industry & Context.
Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds, Physical activity and the handling of chemicals, Follow the safety protocols, Familiar with personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in the laboratory environment, Up to 5% travel or as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in chemistry, biochemistry or related field., Minimum 5 years’ experience with synthesis and HPLC purification (reverse phase and ion exchange) of small molecules, fluorescent dyes, dye conjugates, energy transfer dyes, nucleosides and nucleotides, Must have experience characterizing fluorescent dyes, dye conjugates, energy transfer dyes, nucleosides and nucleotides by NMR (1H, 31P, 19F, DEPTQ, HMBC, HSQC), LCMS, and excitationission spectra, Must be a good lab citizen and work collaboratively with others, Must have experience with SciFinder, ChemDraw and Mnova, Experience with NMR, LCMS and excitationission spectra is a must
Nice to Have
Advanced degree is a plus, Experience in bioconjugation, assay development, photo(redox)chemistry, system integration is a plus
What You'll Do.
Responsible for the synthesis and purification of fluorescent dyes
dye conjugates and energy transfer dyes
Responsible for the synthesis and purification of nucleosides
nucleotides and reversible terminators
Responsible for the synthesis and purification of water-soluble spacers and cleavable linkers
Proactively seek out new information in the literature and incorporate it into individual projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally to support R&D needs and provide assistance to other departments; Work collaboratively with others
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