Onsite Protein Expr & Purif Sr Associate (6-12 mo)

Piper Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Sick leave

Vision and Dental

On-site in Cambridge, MA

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support protein expression and purification activities for a biotechnology company advancing immunology programs in Cambridge, MA. The Senior Research Associate is a 6-12 month contract opportunity and requires work onsite in Cambridge, MA.

You will execute established laboratory protocols, generate high-quality protein material, and maintain accurate experimental documentation.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant lab or industry experience.
• Hands-on protein expression, purification, and inclusion body experience.
• Experience with ÄKTA, FPLC, or similar chromatography systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform recombinant protein expression and purification using ÄKTA/FPLC.
• Purify cytosolic, secreted, and inclusion body-derived proteins.
• Conduct basic protein characterization and quality control.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and ELN.
• Collaborate with teams to meet project timelines.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Documentation

Communication

Laboratory experience

Education

BS or MS in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology

Tools

ÄKTA

FPLC

Chromatography systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support protein expression and purification activities for a biotechnology company advancing immunology programs in Cambridge, MA. The Senior Research Associate is a 6-12 month contract opportunity and requires work onsite in Cambridge, MA.

You will execute established laboratory protocols, generate high-quality protein material, and maintain accurate experimental documentation.