Associate Scientist/Scientist I, Protein Science Developability
Core
Design, optimize, and execute high-throughput protein purification workflows and analytics to support protein characterization for Lila's autonomous laboratory platform.
Role type
Associate Scientist/Scientist I, Protein Science Developability
Builds
High-throughput protein purification workflows, bioassays, and analytical methods for protein characterization
Domain
Biotechnology / Protein Science / Laboratory Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AKTA chromatography operation, mass spectrometry (LC-MS), bioassay development (ELISA, AlphaLisa, SPR/BLI), protein purification method development, data analysis, troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Laboratory automation platform experience, additional characterization techniques (CE-SDS, SEC-MALS, DSF), data analysis tools (Python, R)
Technologies
AKTA systems, LC-MS, Benchling, Python, R
Responsibilities
Design and optimize high-throughput protein purification workflows; perform mass spectrometry-based analyses; develop and validate bioassays; identify opportunities to improve throughput and yield; partner with automation engineers to integrate workflows; ensure data quality and documentation
Seniority
Mid-level IC (4+ years experience or PhD with 0-2 years postdoc/industry)
