[jsfg_cinti] Job Posting: Biochemistry position

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Date: 11/09/05
JobTitle: Biochemistry position
JobClass: Healthcare
JobDescript: Biochemistry position - Torrance, CA

I am assisting to recruit Production Chemists and Technicians for a biochem=
ical company located in Torrance CA.  Here are details on the positions:

Company:
An international, technology-based company specializing in the production o=
f innovative biochemical and pharmaceutical compounds.  This position is wi=
thin the division that has scientific know-how in peptide conjugation, anti=
body production (peptides and proteins) for immunoassay, immunohistochemist=
ry and immunocytochemistry, kit formulation and iodination of peptides.  Th=
e company employs approximately 540 motivated and qualified people worldwid=
e.

Position Requirements

Minimum Education:
BS in Chemistry=20
BS in Biochemistry with Chemistry Minor
BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology
Technical college degree with focus on chemistry or chemical technology (fo=
r technicians only)

Work experience after completion of education:

Relevant work experience for BS candidates:

Peptide synthesis
Preparative HPLC purification of peptides or oligonucleotides=20
Synthesis of organic compounds
R&D, kilolab or pilot plant experience in a chemical plant=20
Peptide analysis using HPLC methods
Production in a Pharmaceutical lab or plant under GMP conditions
Clean room operations for pharmaceutical or cosmetic products
Experience following SOP=EF=BF=BDs and procedures, recording/witnessing res=
ults in a chemical laboratory
Operation of fermentation tanks, filters and columns
Support in chemical engineering of a pharmaceutical plant

Relevant work experience for candidates without a science degree:

Large scale buffer mixing operations (> 10 Liters)
Medium to large scale compounding (soaps, detergents, cosmetics)
Handling of chemicals in amounts > 10 Liters (solvents, reagents, chemical =
waste)
Work with aggressive chemicals in protective gear
Receiving, shipping, sampling or inventory control of chemicals
Emergency response
Cleaning of equipment, containers and utensils in a chemical plant or labor=
atory
Above operations in a GMP facility following SOP=EF=BF=BDs and procedures

Work experience during education:

Work experience in a commercial environment and in a timeline-oriented busi=
ness is more valuable than entertainment related jobs.=20

Relevant instruments/techniques listed on the resume:

Peptide synthesizer (all makes and models)
Preparative HPLC (all makes and models)=20
Freeze dryer or lyophilizer
Analytical HPLC =20
Column chromatography, thick/thin layer chromatography
Ion exchange, size exclusion, affinity chromatography
Rotary evaporation, distillation, crystallization, precipitation
NMR spectroscopy

Entry-level candidates need to be flexible to accommodate a shift schedule.=
 If a more advanced candidate has special skills, exceptions can be made to=
 accommodate curriculum.=20

Relevance of managerial experience:

Managerial and supervisory experience is most valuable when combined with r=
elevant technical skills and experience in the field.=20

Supervisor of a R&D or production team in peptide chemistry or organic chem=
istry
Laboratory manager in a drug development organization (small or big Pharma)
Supervisor in a pilot plant or production facility=20
Project manager in a production or drug development organization
Laboratory manager in a small enterprise (research/production/QC together)

A combination of the appropriate technical skills with supervisory experien=
ce in a different field could accelerate a promotion from an initial entry =
level position. =20

If you are interested in pursuing one of these opportunities, please forwar=
d resume, salary requirement or history, relocation considerations or commu=
te information to resumes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Location: Torrance, CA
Requirements_Qualif:=20
WorkType: Full-time Regular
Travel: No
PositionState: Existing
SalaryRange: $$
HowApply_Email: Yes
Company: Work Wonders Staffing, LLC
Person_Requesting_Profiles: Michael Wilmarth
Contact_StreetAddress: 4107 East Woodstock Road
Contact_City: Cave Creek
Contact_State: AZ
Contact_ZipCode: 85331
Contact_WorkPhone: 602.218.5133
Contact_FAX:=20
email: resumes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Industry:=20
Comments:=20




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