Updated: Jun 18, 2025 - The Biochemist provides technical support in preparing chemical buffers, operating diagnostic instruments, and performing semi-complex tests related to product and process development. This position analyzes and compiles technical data, contributes to documentation, and assists in design improvements and laboratory maintenance. The biochemist also collaborates with the R&D team to enhance product performance and manages laboratory inventory and safety procedures.


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1. Biochemist, BrightGene Solutions LLC, Duluth, GA
Job Summary:
- Perform purification/manufacturing activities and functional assessments of purified materials following written protocols.
- Assist in coordinating material feasibility and characterization studies
- Participate in the creation and execution of the design of experiments, analyzing/summarizing data, and writing internal reports of findings.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing processes or support and/or drive change projects associated with manufacturing (particularly protein chromatography) processes.
- Collaborate and coordinate cross-functional departments to communicate project status and implement changes
Skills on Resume:
- Purification Execution (Hard Skills)
- Material Characterization (Hard Skills)
- Experiment Design (Hard Skills)
- Report Writing (Hard Skills)
- Process Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
- Change Management (Soft Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Project Communication (Soft Skills)
2. Biochemist, Nexcell Laboratories Inc, Rockford, IL
Job Summary:
- Plan and conduct complex scientific research activities
- Contribute to team efforts in a cross-functional and fast-paced environment
- Use sound judgment and reasoning in concluding the results of their experiments
- Attend conferences and reviewing research of their peers to stay current on the latest developments in their field
- Isolate, analyze, and synthesize proteins, fats, DNA and other molecules in an ongoing quest to better understand disease mechanisms and how vaccines impact disease biology
- Conduct experiments and analyzing the results with accuracy and precision
- Communicate results efficiently and maintain excellent records of protocols, methods, and experimental results
Skills on Resume:
- Research Planning (Hard Skills)
- Team Contribution (Soft Skills)
- Scientific Reasoning (Hard Skills)
- Continuous Learning (Soft Skills)
- Molecule Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Experiment Execution (Hard Skills)
- Result Communication (Soft Skills)
- Record Maintenance (Hard Skills)
3. Biochemist, EverGreen Biotech Services, Lafayette, LA
Job Summary:
- Apply scientific and statistical principles inside and outside of the laboratory to accomplish a wide variety of technical applications for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assay development.
- Assist with assay verification, validation, and routine testing following written protocols.
- Assist with preparing documentation needed to accomplish routine technical assignments.
- Assist in developing designs for a variety of products, processes, and components.
- Assist with the investigation of the performance of raw materials to use in the manufacturing process for IVD products.
Skills on Resume:
- Scientific Application (Hard Skills)
- Statistical Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Assay Testing (Hard Skills)
- Protocol Adherence (Hard Skills)
- Documentation Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Design Development (Hard Skills)
- Material Investigation (Hard Skills)
- Technical Support (Soft Skills)
4. Biochemist, Solvita Diagnostics, Reno, NV
Job Summary:
- Reviewing current research in various and potentially diverse subject areas for familiarity and relevance.
- Becoming familiar with new experiments and resulting data that are relevant to the project and evaluating the overall quality of the presented results.
- Providing general knowledge and chemistry-related subject matter expertise to government agencies and first responders.
- Assisting in the development of program plans, timelines, and technical documents related to projects.
- Attending technical and programmatic meetings
- Coordinating responses from scientific community members and reviewing the assembled materials for technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Skills on Resume:
- Research Review (Hard Skills)
- Data Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Subject Matter Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Program Planning (Soft Skills)
- Technical Writing (Hard Skills)
- Meeting Participation (Soft Skills)
- Community Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Material Review (Hard Skills)
5. Membrane Protein Biochemist, Vertexon Biosystems, Olathe, KS
Job Summary:
- Protein expression in insect and mammalian cells using a variety of transfection and transduction methods
- Small-scale high-throughput screening of purification conditions, e.g., for optimisation of solubilisation conditions to maximise membrane protein stability
- Large-scale purification of membrane proteins and biochemical/biophysical characterisation using a range of analytical techniques to provide high-quality protein for different downstream applications, including MS analysis and structure determination
- Recombinant expression and purification of camelid nanobodies in bacterial expression systems
- Work closely with mass spec scientists, structural biologists, medicinal chemists, and pharmacologists to help advance different projects
- Maintain detailed laboratory records and keep up to date with relevant literature
Skills on Resume:
- Protein Expression (Hard Skills)
- Transfection Methods (Hard Skills)
- Condition Screening (Hard Skills)
- Protein Purification (Hard Skills)
- Protein Characterization (Hard Skills)
- Nanobody Purification (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Lab Recordkeeping (Hard Skills)
6. Clinical Biochemist, BlueSpring Research Group, Spokane, WA
Job Summary:
- Act as the Scientific Consultant to medical and hospital staff on Clinical Chemistry matters, including appropriate selection and interpretation of laboratory tests.
- Participates in the 24-hour-7-day on-call consultation service roster.
- Develops (with clinicians) and implements investigation protocols to improve diagnostic decisions and test utilization.
- Provides expertise, leadership and guidance in aspects of laboratory practices, divisional programs, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement
- Works with clinicians, laboratory staff and other stakeholders in planning, implementing and monitoring point-of-care testing.
- Facilitates the provision, delivery and accessibility to practical, educational programs for staff members.
- Working as a team, provides technical and decision support for the evaluation and implementation of laboratory instruments, products, and/or analytical procedures.
- Collaborates in the planning, development and implementation of academic programs of the Department and with the University of Toronto.
- Participates in educational activities, including teaching of staff and trainees.
- Participates in scholarly activities.
Skills on Resume:
- Clinical Consultation (Hard Skills)
- On-Call Support (Soft Skills)
- Protocol Development (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- POC Testing Planning (Soft Skills)
- Educational Program Delivery (Soft Skills)
- Technical Support (Hard Skills)
- Academic Collaboration (Soft Skills)
7. Senior Biochemist, Harmony BioInnovations, Scranton, PA
Job Summary:
- Responsible for planning, developing and executing a wide range of biochemical assays, including HTRF, FP, and other fluorescent-based assays for compound profiling
- Independently develop rational experiments and troubleshoot
- Maintain awareness of current developments in literature
- Contribute proactively with ideas to projects and identify opportunities in the workplace for continuous improvements
- Present results to the broader project team members to help influence and drive drug discovery projects
Skills on Resume:
- Assay Development (Hard Skills)
- Experiment Design (Hard Skills)
- Troubleshooting Skills (Hard Skills)
- Literature Awareness (Hard Skills)
- Idea Generation (Soft Skills)
- Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
- Result Presentation (Soft Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
8. Biochemist, EvolveGen Pharmaceuticals, Wichita Falls, TX
Job Summary:
- Expression of recombinant proteins using a variety of expression systems
- DNA isolation and analysis of sequencing data
- Protein purification and/or sample preparation of expressed protein
- Deliver results in a timely fashion
- Maintain proper records and documentation
- Culture strains expressing recombinant proteins
- Prepare or purify proteins from expressed material for downstream applications
- Deliver material and proper documentation to team members or other relevant team members
- Enter data into the appropriate system to track workflow, maintain biological inventory
Skills on Resume:
- Protein Expression (Hard Skills)
- DNA Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Protein Purification (Hard Skills)
- Timely Delivery (Soft Skills)
- Record Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Strain Culturing (Hard Skills)
- Sample Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Data Entry (Hard Skills)
9. Biochemist, SynerGenomics Inc, Green Bay, WI
Job Summary:
- Characterizing human and virological target enzymes of interest
- Characterizing the kinetics of novel inhibitors or activators of target enzymes, including tight-binding or time-dependent inhibitors
- Writing reports, documentation for internal and external use
- Studying metabolic transformations of lead compounds of interest, and designing experiments to identify metabolic pathways in cells and in vivo
- Designing and participating in cross-functional investigations of lead molecules in collaboration with cell biologists, pharmacologists and medicinal chemists
- Managing external contract research projects for specialized biochemical investigations
Skills on Resume:
- Enzyme Characterization (Hard Skills)
- Kinetic Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Report Writing (Hard Skills)
- Metabolic Studies (Hard Skills)
- Experiment Design (Hard Skills)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Project Management (Soft Skills)
- Contract Research Oversight (Soft Skills)
10. Biochemist, GreenField Biolabs, Norman, OK
Job Summary:
- Provide support in a wide variety of semi-complex technical assignments involving the preparation of chemical buffers and the operation of diagnostic instruments.
- Participate in conducting semi-complex tests or investigations about the development of new design methods, materials, or processes.
- Obtain, correlate, and analyze technical information needed to accomplish semi-complex tasks.
- Provide support in preparing reports, charts, graphs, and other documents.
- Participate in developing designs for a variety of products, processes, and components.
- Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance as well as laboratory safety.
- Assist with taking inventory of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
- Participate in the knowledge exchange with the R&D team to improve and further develop products and software solutions.
Skills on Resume:
- Buffer Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Instrument Operation (Hard Skills)
- Technical Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Design Development (Hard Skills)
- Lab Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Knowledge Exchange (Soft Skills)
11. Proteomics Biochemist, Agilis BioScience Group, Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary:
- Support Oncology target and drug discovery efforts.
- Responsible for characterizing therapeutic antibodies for Immuno-Oncology and Immunology and Inflammation projects, including tri-specific antibody and cancer cell dependency programs for the Targeted Protein Degradation project
- Join the Biochemistry and Biophysics team within the Proteomics group in the Translational Sciences division.
- Responsible for developing and executing biochemical and biophysical assays and methodologies to support drug discovery programs.
- Perform in vitro and/or cellular experiments to characterize antibodies and other target enzymes/proteins
- Determine functional effects and elucidate the mechanism of interaction of antibodies or small molecules that modulate the drug target.
Skills on Resume:
- Target Discovery (Hard Skills)
- Antibody Characterization (Hard Skills)
- Assay Development (Hard Skills)
- Biophysical Analysis (Hard Skills)
- In Vitro Experiments (Hard Skills)
- Cellular Experiments (Hard Skills)
- Mechanism Elucidation (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
12. Senior Biochemist, Summit Diagnostics Solutions, Lakeland, FL
Job Summary:
- Supports multiple biological detection technology research and development programs.
- Leads the coordination, reviews and development of recommendations on biological detection and identification technologies and systems.
- Provide senior programmatic and technical support for government-funded research and development efforts in the fields of CBRN counter terrorism.
- Providing advice and guidance in technical areas requiring interpretation of processes and methods
- Supporting strategies and tactical planning, solicitation development, and evaluation of technical proposals
- Coordinating and assisting in program/project reviews and technical assessments of vendor-developed systems
- Collaborating and coordinating with other federal partners
Skills on Resume:
- Detection Technology Support (Hard Skills)
- Program Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Technical Guidance (Hard Skills)
- CBRN Expertise (Hard Skills)
- Strategic Planning (Soft Skills)
- Proposal Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Project Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Federal Collaboration (Soft Skills)
13. Biochemist, Aspire Biosciences, Little Rock, AR
Job Summary:
- Accurately assessing testing data to ensure product specifications are met and DHR is compiled in a compliant manner, according to current c-GMP and site SOPs (Routine record witnessing)
- Initiating and supporting discussions with internal and external key work groups in support of processes to release product (execute timely and appropriate involvement of Technical Operations, support production flow)
- Creating an initial path forward for addressing OOS and non-compliant DHRs.
- Initiate re-evaluation forms, retests, and initial assessment
- Incorporate the different databases, applications, personal knowledge, and individual experiences to efficiently support individual resume batch record completion, >60% of the time
- Helping to reach department goals and objectives through collaboration and influence.
- Utilize teamwork/collaboration with other department members/be influential, to help the department reach its goals
- Initiating and driving process, and/or environment, and/or employee improvements (observe, identify, and communicate ideas to improve the day-to-day responsibilities and job satisfaction of the entire team)
- Providing guidance and/or training to high-performing Technicians and biochemists, new hires
- Training a new biochemist for their team's assay list. Include pre-fill and post-fill.
- Working to incorporate them into their assay-focused team alongside their team partner.
- Provide the basics of how to approach troubleshooting.
- Introducing new individuals to their liaison in Technical Operations and helping to set the expectation of when to reach out to Technical Operations for assistance.
Skills on Resume:
- Data Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Process Coordination (Soft Skills)
- OOS Handling (Hard Skills)
- Database Utilization (Hard Skills)
- Batch Record Completion (Hard Skills)
- Goal Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Process Improvement (Soft Skills)
- Staff Training (Soft Skills)