Automated Protein Expression Scientist

Embodied AI; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptyv in Lausanne is seeking a hands-on researcher to advance protein expression systems, run molecular biology workflows, and scale production. You'll work at the bench on cell-free and cell-based expressions, and help push assays and protocols toward automation.

You will design DNA synthesis and assembly protocols, optimize yields, and analyze data to troubleshoot failures. Collaboration with the automation team will translate your methods into robotic workflows, enabling high-throughput

Qualifications

• Hands-on bench experience with molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot expression and folding issues.
• Strong data interpretation and result communication.
• Interest in automating workflows beyond manual steps.
• Independent, resourceful, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize protein expression workflows - cell-free and cell-based systems.
• Design and execute DNA synthesis and assembly protocols to improve yield and fidelity.
• Develop new assays or adapt existing ones for the platform and customer needs.
• Run experiments at the bench, analyze data, and iterate on protocols.
• Work with the automation team to translate methods into automated workflows.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Data analysis

Automation interest

Bench experience

Troubleshooting

Education

MSc or PhD in molecular biology/biochemistry/bioengineering

Tools

PCR

DNA assembly (Golden Gate, Gibson)

Job description

Adaptyv in Lausanne is seeking a hands-on researcher to advance protein expression systems, run molecular biology workflows, and scale production. You'll work at the bench on cell-free and cell-based expressions, and help push assays and protocols toward automation.

You will design DNA synthesis and assembly protocols, optimize yields, and analyze data to troubleshoot failures. Collaboration with the automation team will translate your methods into robotic workflows, enabling high-throughput