Protein Expression Research Associate

Spectrum Staffing, Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to support early-stage drug discovery programs within a Protein Sciences environment in Princeton, NJ.

The role focuses on executing protein expression workflows, analyzing data, and delivering high-quality results that advance multiple projects. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in protein biochemistry, structural biology, or biophysics and hands-on experience with insect and mammalian expression systems, including baculovirus,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Sciences, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of protein biochemistry and biophysics.
• Hands-on experience with recombinant protein expression.
• Experience with insect and mammalian expression systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute approved experimental work plans supporting early drug discovery projects.
• Support multiple concurrent projects across therapeutic areas while prioritizing deliverables.
• Design, execute, and optimize protein expression workflows to produce high-quality recombinant proteins.
• Work with insect cell platforms such as baculovirus and Drosophila S2 cells.
• Work with mammalian expression systems including HEK 293 and CHO cells.
• Perform preliminary data analysis and prepare results for internal scientific review.
• Deliver accurate and timely experimental results meeting established quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to optimize workflows and provide recommendations to senior team members.
• Make day-to-day technical decisions within assigned areas.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment per training and SOPs.
• Follow laboratory safety policies and good laboratory practices.

Skills

Protein expression

Biochemistry

Structural biology

Biophysics

Data analysis

Experimental design

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Baculovirus BEVS

Drosophila S2 cells

HEK293 cells

CHO cells

Job description

Spectrum Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Research Associate to support early-stage drug discovery programs within a Protein Sciences environment in Princeton, NJ.

The role focuses on executing protein expression workflows, analyzing data, and delivering high-quality results that advance multiple projects. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in protein biochemistry, structural biology, or biophysics and hands-on experience with insect and mammalian expression systems, including baculovirus,