Protein Purification Associate Scientist

Zealand Pharma; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Zealand Pharma is seeking an Associate Scientist or Scientist in Protein Purification and Analysis at our Cambridge, MA center. The role supports purification and analytical characterization of recombinant proteins to advance discovery programs and build technical skills within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work on FPLC-based workflows (SEC, IEX, affinity) at analytical scale, perform basic analyses to confirm identity and purity, and learn automated/high-throughput procedures under

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field (Associate Scientist); PhD preferred (Scientist)
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in protein purification and/or analytical chemistry, depending on degree level
• Foundational knowledge of protein purification techniques (FPLC-based chromatography: SEC, IEX, affinity)
• Familiar with analytical characterization methods to assess identity, purity, and concentration
• Willingness to learn mass spectrometry, biophysical characterization, and high‑throughput workflows

Responsibilities

• Support purification of recombinant proteins to assist discovery programs from early research through lead‑series selection
• Assist with FPLC‑based purification workflows (SEC, IEX, affinity) at analytical scale under supervision
• Perform basic analytical characterization to confirm protein identity, purity, and concentration
• Support routine execution of purification and analytical workflows within Molecular Platform Development
• Learn and apply automated/high‑throughput purification and analytical procedures
• Assist senior colleagues with troubleshooting purification/analytical issues and gain skills

Skills

Protein purification

Analytical chemistry

Data communication

Team collaboration

Learning new techniques

Education

BS in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Molecular Biology

MS in Biochemistry/Chemistry/Molecular Biology

PhD preferred

Tools

FPLC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Zealand Pharma is seeking an Associate Scientist or Scientist in Protein Purification and Analysis at our Cambridge, MA center. The role supports purification and analytical characterization of recombinant proteins to advance discovery programs and build technical skills within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work on FPLC-based workflows (SEC, IEX, affinity) at analytical scale, perform basic analyses to confirm identity and purity, and learn automated/high-throughput procedures under