Protein Scientist Team Lead
Core
Lead the protein arm of a crop protection discovery program, taking bioactive targets from algal biomass through to purified and characterized novel protein candidates.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Protein Scientist Team Lead
Builds
Purified and characterized novel protein candidates for global crop protection
Domain
Biomanufacturing / Algae / Crop Protection
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
protein purification strategy design, mass spectrometry data interpretation, multi-step purification (affinity, ion exchange, size exclusion, HIC, rp-HPLC), protein characterization (electrophoresis, stability, light scattering), team leadership, project management, budget management, SOP development
Preferred skills
experience with insecticidal/antimicrobial proteins, algae/microbial/plant-derived protein sources, bioinformatics tools, CRO management
Technologies
FPLC systems, mass spectrometry, HPLC, electrophoresis
Responsibilities
Own the protein workflow from biomass to characterized candidates; develop and standardize extraction and fractionation methods; manage multi-step purification strategies and scale from mg to gram; lead protein identification and MS interpretation; deliver material for bioassays; lead and mentor a small team; manage resourcing and external providers; maintain records for patent filings; present results to executives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
