Protein Expression & Purification Scientist — Cambridge

ZP Group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Senior Research Associate, Protein Expression & Purification to support immunology research in Cambridge, MA. This is a 6-12 month onsite contract role focusing on producing and purifying recombinant proteins for multiple research programs.

You will work closely with biology teams, leverage AV, ÄKTA/FPLC platforms, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure high-quality outputs and timely project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Protein Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in protein expression, purification, or related laboratory research environments.
• Demonstrated expertise working with chromatography systems such as ÄKTA or FPLC.
• Experience recovering and purifying proteins from inclusion bodies and performing basic protein analysis.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to independently execute established laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recombinant protein production and purification activities using chromatography-based workflows and related laboratory equipment.
• Isolate, recover, and refine proteins from a variety of expression systems, including challenging protein formats.
• Utilize ÄKTA, FPLC, or comparable purification platforms to support research and development objectives.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and accurately document findings within electronic laboratory systems.
• Partner with scientists and cross-functional research teams to deliver protein materials and support program milestones.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Chromatography

Documentation

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or related field

Master’s degree in Biochemistry / Molecular Biology

Tools

ÄKTA systems

FPLC

Job description

Piper Companies seeks a Senior Research Associate, Protein Expression & Purification to support immunology research in Cambridge, MA. This is a 6-12 month onsite contract role focusing on producing and purifying recombinant proteins for multiple research programs.

You will work closely with biology teams, leverage AV, ÄKTA/FPLC platforms, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure high-quality outputs and timely project milestones.