Protein Core Scientist - Lead Recombinant Proteins

Vylor, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. is building a world‑class Protein Core Facility and seeks a Research Scientist to develop protein production methods, produce recombinant proteins, and lead technology‑development and third‑party collaboration projects.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and advance business goals in a fast‑paced research environment. The role requires a PhD in biochemistry or a related field and at least five years of hands‑on experience in recombinant protein expression, purification,

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry or related field.
• At least five years of hands-on experience in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Strong ethics, initiative, goal orientation, and execution.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop protein production methods and produce recombinant proteins.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership in project design and execution.
• Evaluate and implement emerging protein expression, purification, and analysis technologies.
• Lead third‑party collaborations from proposal development through project delivery.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to advance business goals.
• Expand internal capabilities and external partnerships.
• Improve project management, data organization, and operational processes.

Education

PhD in biochemistry or related field

Job description

Vylor, Inc. is building a world‑class Protein Core Facility and seeks a Research Scientist to develop protein production methods, produce recombinant proteins, and lead technology‑development and third‑party collaboration projects.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams and advance business goals in a fast‑paced research environment. The role requires a PhD in biochemistry or a related field and at least five years of hands‑on experience in recombinant protein expression, purification,