What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist / Protein Purification position at Pioneer Data?
Position Details:
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Cambridge, MA is currently looking for an Scientist to join their expanding team.
Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in Cambridge, MA is currently looking for an Scientist to join their expanding team.
Job Title: Scientist / Protein Purification
Duration: 24 months contract, extendable up to 48 months
Location: Cambridge, MA
Duration: 24 months contract, extendable up to 48 months
Location: Cambridge, MA
Note:
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.
You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated Bench Scientist to join a biotherapeutics research team in Cambridge, MA.
This is a hands-on laboratory position focused primarily on recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization to support downstream biotherapeutic research.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine recombinant protein purification using FPLC/AKTA and related chromatography techniques.
Support the production of recombinant proteins and antigens for downstream biotherapeutic research.
Participate in protein expression workflows and, as needed, molecular biology/DNA-related activities.
Perform protein characterization and assess protein quality, purity, concentration, and suitability for downstream applications.
Work with antigens, antibodies, mAbs, Fabs, and other recombinant proteins.
Perform routine protein labeling and conjugation, including fluorescent and biotin labeling.
Assist with analytical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and HPLC.
Maintain accurate laboratory records, sample tracking, and experimental documentation.
Manage multiple protein-production and purification requests while meeting project timelines.
Work collaboratively with scientists across the research organization and provide purified proteins for downstream studies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment and follow all required laboratory safety and PPE procedures.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
At least 1 year of hands-on experience with recombinant protein purification or a closely related protein-science discipline.
Hands-on experience with AKTA/FPLC or comparable chromatography systems.
Understanding of protein purification and characterization principles.
Strong laboratory organization and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
Experience with recombinant protein expression.
Experience with protein biophysics and protein characterization.
Experience working with antibodies, mAbs, Fabs, or recombinant antigens.
Background in immunology or biotherapeutic research.