Scientist- Protein Purification

Job Duration: Long Term Contract (Possibility of Extension)

Pay Rate : $47 - 56/hr on W2

Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick leave, 401K

We are seeking a motivated Associate Scientist to support purification process development and characterization during pivotal and commercial development phases. This role focuses on high-throughput purification (HTP) of upstream and cell culture samples, microscale purification, and downstream process characterization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automated liquid handling platforms, such as Tecan and Hamilton, chromatography, and assay development, with the ability to optimize and troubleshoot automated purification workflows.

Key Responsibilities

High-Throughput Purification & Automation

• Execute high-throughput purification workflows for upstream and cell culture samples to support process development and characterization.
  
• Operate, optimize, and maintain automated liquid handling platforms, including Tecan and Hamilton systems.
  

Purification Process Development

• Design and execute purification process development and characterization experiments.
  
• Prepare protocols, technical reports, and electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) documentation while maintaining data integrity.
  

Technical Excellence & Collaboration

• Support the implementation and optimization of new purification technologies, instrumentation, and automated workflows.
  
• Collaborate with upstream, downstream, and cross-functional teams to support process development and characterization initiatives.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Master’s degree with 2+ years or Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant industry experience in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.
  
• Hands-on experience developing and executing high-throughput purification assays and microscale purification workflows.
  
• Experience operating automated liquid handling systems, particularly Tecan and Hamilton platforms.
  
• Practical knowledge of chromatography systems, such as ÄKTA, plate-based chromatography, filtration, and downstream purification techniques.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting biologics purification process development and characterization.
  
• Familiarity with automated or high-throughput chromatography and purification platforms.
  
• Experience processing upstream cell culture samples and collaborating with upstream process development teams.
  
• Exposure to pivotal-stage or commercial biopharmaceutical development and associated quality expectations.