Research Associate II, Protein Sciences
Core
Support the discovery, engineering, and characterization of proteins through molecular biology, expression, and functional screening.
Role type
Research Associate II (Protein Sciences)
Builds
Engineered protein constructs and functional data for platform innovation programs
Domain
Biotechnology / Protein Sciences
Required skills
microbiology operations, molecular cloning, PCR, DNA assembly (Golden Gate, Gibson), protein expression, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, high-throughput screening, chromatography
Preferred skills
experience with multiple host organisms (E. coli, yeast, fungi), bioinformatics/ELN tools (Benchling, Geneious), protein purification
Technologies
Benchling, Geneious, NGS, Golden Gate, Gibson assembly
Responsibilities
Perform routine microbiology operations and maintain cell banks; Design and execute PCR, cloning, and DNA assembly; Express and analyze proteins across bacterial, yeast, and fungal systems; Support high-throughput screening workflows; Maintain experimental records and communicate results.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC