Protein Expression & Purification Scientist (Small‑Scale to 5L)

Eurofins; West Point (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in West Point, PA is seeking a protein expression and purification specialist to support small-scale screening and large-scale purification of recombinant proteins and nanoparticles. The role involves routine buffer prep, instrument maintenance, and record-keeping.

You will collaborate with the protein characterization group and other teams, applying aseptic techniques and ensuring SOP compliance. This position is full-time with standard work hours.

Qualifications

• BS with 3-5 years post-graduate work experience in protein expression and purification of recombinant proteins.
• Demonstrated expertise in research-scale affinity-based FPLC protein purification chromatography up to 100 mg.
• Knowledge of affinity, charge-based, and size-exclusion protein separation techniques; protein characterization techniques and protein-based assays.
• Aseptic technique and sterile cell culture in a biosafety cabinet; strong communication, independence, collaboration, and attention to SOPs.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare buffers, maintain instruments, track work orders, sanitize chromatography columns, and keep detailed records.
• Provide hands-on support to the protein expression group as needed.
• Collaborate with protein characterization group and other teams.

Skills

Protein expression

FPLC purification

Chromatography

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

SDS-PAGE/Western blot

Data analysis

MS knowledge

Education

BS with 3-5 years post-graduate experience

MS with 1-2 years experience

Tools

Affinity chromatography

Size-exclusion chromatography

HPLC/UPLC

Bradford assay

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in West Point, PA is seeking a protein expression and purification specialist to support small-scale screening and large-scale purification of recombinant proteins and nanoparticles. The role involves routine buffer prep, instrument maintenance, and record-keeping.

You will collaborate with the protein characterization group and other teams, applying aseptic techniques and ensuring SOP compliance. This position is full-time with standard work hours.