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Protein Chemist Sigma Chemical Company has an immediate opening for a full time protein chemist. The qualified candidate (Ph.D./MS/BS) should have experience in state of the art protein sequencing and amino acid analysis. Additional experience in HPLC peptide purification and other protein chemistry related techniques desirable. Primary responsibilities will be to perform protein sequencing and amino acid analysis. Strong verbal and written skills are essential. The position will offer a dynamic atmosphere and the successful candidate will have a vital role in new product development and quality control. The position is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Sigma Chemical Company offers an excellent salary, benefits and relocation package as well as the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Send resumes to Bill Kappel, Sigma Chemical Company, Position 45AAA, P.O. Box 14508, St. Louis, MO 63178. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Amino Acid Analysis Supervisor Tektagen, Inc. is seeking an individual to supervise an amino acid analysis group. The function of the group is to determine amino acid compositions of hydrolyzed proteins and other test samples. Applicants should have a B.S. in Biochemistry or Chemistry with 5-7 years industrial experience performing and/or supervising an amino acid analysis function. The qualified individual should have experience in HPLC analysis of proteins and be able to operate a Beckman Model 6300 analyzer. He/she should be able to organize and evaluate laboratory test data; write clear, concise reports; and preferably have experience in personnel management. Please send resumes to: Dr. Marcia Federici, Tektagen, Inc., 358 Technology Drive, Malvern, PA 19355.
Protein Chemist. Full time research position within a Protein Chemistry Core Facility. Requires experience in peptide/protein purification, peptide synthesis, microsequencing, amino acid analysis and computer data analysis. Mass spectrometry experience desirable. Send or FAX resume to Dr. John W. Crabb, c/o Personnel Manager, Protein Chemistry Facility, W. Alton Jones Cell Science Center, Lake Placid, NY 12946. FAX: (518) 523- 1849.
Technical Support Specialists. Two full-time technical support specialist positions are available in our Foster City facility to provide telephone support to our customers. Focus is Protein Sequencing/A.A.A. and/or Peptide Synthesis. Requires B.A. or B.S. in Life Sciences and 2-4 years relevant hands-on experience, preferably on ABI instrumentation. Good verbal/written communication skills are essential. Send resume indicating reference # 2063 to Perkin Elmer (Applied Biosystems Division), Human Resources, 850 Lincoln Centre Drive, Foster City, CA 94404.
Applications Chemist/Chemistry Support Specialist. Hewlett-Packard's Protein Chemistry Systems group (Palo Alto, CA) has an immediate opening for a full-time Applications Chemist and a Chemistry Support Specialist. The Applications Chemist will be responsible for the development/demonstration of product applications and should be skilled in protein isolation, modification, and characterization using techniques including HPLC, electrophoresis, protein sequence analysis, mass spectrometry, and biochemical methods. The qualified candidate (PhD/MS or equivalent experience) must have excellent communication/presentation skills. The Chemistry Support Specialist, as a member of the Product Support Staff, will be responsible for assisting Field and Factory customer support efforts and contribute to the development of protein chemical instrumentation. The ideal candidate will have experience providing technical support in protein chemistry and demonstrated skills with bioscience instrumentation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an MS/BS degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent are required. Send resume(s) to Sam Osaki, c/o HP, 1266 Kifer Road, MS 100D, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 or FAX: (408) 773-6302. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Manager of DNA Core Facility. Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics with extensive experience in DNA synthesis, sequencing and molecular biology techniques. Instrumentation skills include automated sequencers, HPLC, CE, DNA synthesizers and interfacing to both Mac and PC based computers for control, data acquisition/reduction, as well as order management. Would consider a part-time or dual function position. Telephone (914) 732-4813.
DNA Synthesizer. Eppendorf Model D300 DNA synthesizer less than one year old. In excellent condition, may be seen in operation. Please contact Jim Hudson, Research Genetics, 800-533- 4363.
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