Job Description
One of our large Pharmaceutical clients is actively hiring for a a High-Throughput Molecular Biology & Protein Expression Scientist focusing on designing and optimizing experiments to produce and study proteins efficiently. . The successful candidate will work on automated platforms to support molecular biology, protein expression, purification, and assay development. This role involves implementing established protocols, maintaining high‐throughput systems, and ensuring accurate data capture for research initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate automated liquid handling systems and high‐throughput platforms to support diverse laboratory workflows.
- Execute and optimize protocols for recombinant protein expression and purification in bacterial systems and for molecular biology applications including cloning and plasmid DNA preparation.
- Run established assay techniques (e.g., ELISA and other binding assays) to evaluate protein function and other molecular products.
- Prepare and manage laboratory assay materials, enzyme mixtures, and reagents using standardized procedures.
- Capture, analyze, and manage experimental data using appropriate enterprise databases and analytical software tools.
- Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and regulatory requirements.
This is starting as a 12 month engagement but most likely will go through 2027.
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Required Skills & Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field
-3+ years experience with recombinant protein expression from bacterial systems, molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, DNA purification)
- Familiarity with automation systems and laboratory information management systems is preferred.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Using Automation platforms such is TECAN
-Experience cultivating E. coli, insect, and mammalian cells for recombinant protein expression
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.