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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Boston, MA
Boston, Massachusetts

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Job Description: The Global Biotherapeutic Technologies department has a contractor position in the Structural Biology group supporting the End-to-End Biologics initiative to build an accurate structure-based prediction method for sequence liability analysis. We are seeking for a highly-motivated scientist who will provide support for protein crystallography by generating the material necessary to solve the x-ray crystal structures and by carrying out crystallization and crystal optimization experiments to ensure high quality x-ray diffraction data. The ideal candidate will be motivated, detailed, goal-oriented and possess excellent analytical skills.

-Responsible for general laboratory and operational support. Including providing logistical support for samples and compounds management, ordering supplies and carrying out general bench work activities
- Primary responsibilities include protein purification and protein sample analysis using modern protein purification techniques such as affinity, size-exclusion and ion-exchange chromatography.
- Generation of high quality crystals using automated robotic technologies and hanging/sitting drop crystallization techniques. Previous experience in the above techniques is preferred, but on the job training can be provided.

Qualifications: - Minimum of B.A./B.S. with knowledge of molecular biology or protein biochemistry
- Effective bench scientist with experience in protein sample analysis and protein purification techniques
- Ideal to have experience in protein crystallization
- Ability to complete experiments with limited supervision and present results in group settings
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Adaptability and multitasking capabilities are strongly favored for this position

Top Three Skills: biochemistry, protein purification, protein crystallization

About Aerotek: Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit aerotek.com. Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.