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Protein Expression Purification Scientist Contracting

83K–125K
Onsite · San Francisco, California
Posted July 24, 2026
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Overview

Lead Discovery Structural Biology Department seek highly qualified Protein Expression Purification Scientist (Contractor) with expertise in molecular biology heterologous protein expression protein purification. Contribute to research programs within industry-leading drug discovery environment leveraging state-of-the-art protein expression purification platforms. This is a contractor role focused on protein expression and purification.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Execute expression workflows in baculovirus expression vector systems insect cells as well as in E. coli including high-throughput small-scale expression screening followed by downstream purification and analytical characterization
  • 2Perform molecular biology workflows including cloning vector design construct optimization and sequence verification PCR primer design restriction-based and recombination-based cloning
  • 3Execute protein expression using BEVS/insect cell systems including virus generation amplification and expression optimization
  • 4E. coli expression including IPTG-induced and auto-induction strategies
  • 5High-throughput small-scale expression testing for rapid screening of constructs and conditions
  • 6Conduct purification of recombinant proteins using standard chromatographic techniques affinity ion exchange size-exclusion chromatography
  • 7Optimize expression constructs culture conditions and purification workflows to achieve required yield purity and quality
  • 8Perform analytical characterization including SDS-PAGE Western blotting SEC and other relevant assays
  • 9Maintain accurate laboratory records in accordance with internal documentation standards experience with Benchling is a plus
  • 10Communicate experimental results observations and recommendations to team members in a clear and timely manner
  • 11Adhere to all laboratory safety policies and organizational compliance requirements

Requirements5

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 seasons experience in protein expression purification
  • 35+ years constructing ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 43-5 seasons working with heterologous protein expression
  • 53-5 seasons managing large-scale data processing tasks

Salary Insight

$83 - $125k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Francisco, California

Required Skills

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