Research Associate, Biophysics & Protein Science — Growth

Evotec; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness benefits

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Evotec is seeking a Research Associate to join our team in New Jersey. You will drive early drug discovery projects, work on diverse modalities, and help optimize experimental plans while delivering timely, high-quality results.

You will design and execute protein expression and purification workflows across host systems, ensuring high-quality protein production and reliable data for internal and external stakeholders. This role offers growth within a collaborative, curiosity-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge in Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology or Biophysics with ability to deliver results across target areas within timelines and budget.
• Ability to execute workplans precisely and make day-to-day technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Execute approved work plans in early drug discovery projects.
• Contribute to optimization of work plans and provide recommendations to Senior Scientists.
• Support multiple concurrent projects across modalities, prioritizing deliverables.

Skills

Protein Biochemistry

Structural Biology

Biophysics

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ÄKTA chromatography systems

Job description

Evotec is seeking a Research Associate to join our team in New Jersey. You will drive early drug discovery projects, work on diverse modalities, and help optimize experimental plans while delivering timely, high-quality results.

You will design and execute protein expression and purification workflows across host systems, ensuring high-quality protein production and reliable data for internal and external stakeholders. This role offers growth within a collaborative, curiosity-driven environment.