Protein Purification & Expression Scientist

Job Description

The protein expression and purification team provides protein vaccine candidates and critical assay reagents to support target validation and identification during early discovery. The primary focus of this position will be supporting small-scale (30 mL culture) screening of protein antigens and large-scale (5 L culture) purification of recombinant proteins and nanoparticles.

Weekly tasks include:

• Preparation of buffers, maintenance of instruments, tracking of work orders, sanitization of chromatographic columns, detailed record-keeping, preparation of reports, and inventory maintenance.
• Hands-on support of the protein expression group is expected on occasion.
• The candidate will also collaborate with the protein characterization group, as well as other teams.