Protein Expression & Purification Scientist

Eurofins US Network; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins US Network in West Point, PA seeks a protein expression and purification scientist to support small- and large-scale purification of recombinant proteins and nanoparticles, collaborating with protein characterization and other groups to enable early discovery. Responsibilities include buffer preparation, instrument maintenance, work-order tracking, column sanitization, and thorough record-keeping.

Experience with affinity, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion chromatography, plus SDS-PAGE

Qualifications

• BS with 3–5 years or MS with 1–2 years in protein expression and purification.
• Experience in FPLC purification up to 100 mg.
• Knowledge of affinity, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion techniques; protein characterization assays (Bradford, UV-Vis, SDS-PAGE, Western blot).
• Strong communication, independence, and collaboration; strict adherence to SOPs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers, maintain instruments, track work orders, sanitize columns, and keep meticulous records.
• Provide hands-on support to the protein expression group and collaborate with other teams.
• Support protein characterization and other workflow steps as needed.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

FPLC

Aseptic technique

SOP adherence

Microsoft Office

Communication

Collaboration

US work authorization

Education

BS in life sciences

MS in relevant field

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

SDS-PAGE

Western blot

Bradford assay

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Job description

Eurofins US Network in West Point, PA seeks a protein expression and purification scientist to support small- and large-scale purification of recombinant proteins and nanoparticles, collaborating with protein characterization and other groups to enable early discovery. Responsibilities include buffer preparation, instrument maintenance, work-order tracking, column sanitization, and thorough record-keeping.

Experience with affinity, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion chromatography, plus SDS-PAGE