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Experienced and collaborative Biochemist with more than 30 years' experience in the research and biotechnology environment. Recognized problem solver and program leader bringing creative solutions to the design, development, and implementation of high-quality bioassays for multiple aspects of drug discovery.Experience designing, developing and implementing assays for lead optimization, mechanism of action studies, tool identification, biomarker identification and high throughput screening. Good theoretical understanding of various technologies and platforms.Customer focused with a proven track record for problem solving, program leadership and management.Processes: Biochemical and immuno-assay development, Enzyme, receptor and antibody characterization, Enzyme kinetics, radio-ligand binding, protein-protien interactions, biophysical characterization, knowledge of cellular assay development, cell culture, assay miniaturization, liquid handling and automation, high-throughput screening, mechanism of action studies, protein purification, gel electrophoresisTechnologies: HTRF, TR-FRET, fluorescence spectroscopy, fluorescence polarization, AlphaLisa, AlphaScreen, Scintillation Proximity Assay, MSD, ELISA, DELFIA , radiometric assays, Biacore surface plasmon resonance, isothermal calorimetry, western blot, LI-COR, luminescence, mass spectrometric immunoassay, dynamic light scattering, HPLC, chromatography, thermal shift

Listed skills include Biochemistry, Assay Development, Drug Discovery, Biotechnology, and 17 others.