Associate Scientist - Therapeutic Protein

Purification and Characterization

• Purify protein reagents and antibodies using standard chromatography platforms and automated systems
• Perform purification and analytical chromatography, including affinity, ion-exchange (IEX), hydrophobic interaction (HIC), and size-exclusion (SEC)
• Characterize proteins using Western blotting, SDS-PAGE, SEC, and UV/Vis spectrophotometry
• Enter, analyze, and document data in Benchling
• Prepare presentations and summaries for team review

Communication

• Communicate findings clearly and concisely to managers and cross-functional partners

Qualifications

• BS or MS in biology, molecular biology, protein chemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field
• 1–3 years of relevant laboratory experience (industry or academic)
• Hands-on experience with PCR and sequencing
• Proficiency in protein characterization techniques (e.g., Western blot, SDS-PAGE, SEC, spectrophotometry)
• Strong foundation in protein chemistry
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating ÄKTA or comparable chromatography systems and associated software
• Familiarity with method development and troubleshooting across affinity, IEX, HIC, and SEC workflows
• Proficiency with Benchling and data analysis/visualization tools (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism)
• Experience preparing technical presentations and contributing to cross-functional project discussions