Research Associate, Protein Biochemistry & Discovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible work environment

Inclusive culture

Innovative projects

A place for big ideas

Job summary

Evotec US Inc. in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Research Associate to help drive early drug discovery.

You will execute approved work plans, support multiple projects, and deliver timely, high-quality data while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requirements include a Master's or Bachelor's in a relevant field with 3+ years in industry, knowledge of protein biochemistry/biophysics, and the ability to work independently while following SOPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Technical knowledge of Protein Biochemistry, Structural Biology or Biophysics with ability to deliver results within timelines and budget.
• Understanding of scientific and technical background of experiments.
• Experience executing workplans with precision.
• Ability to work independently and follow training on equipment use and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute approved work plans in early drug discovery projects.
• Contribute to optimization and continuous improvement of work plans with recommendations for review and approval by Senior Scientists.
• Support multiple concurrent projects across modalities and therapeutic areas, prioritizing deliverables.
• Deliver timely, accurate results that meet defined quality standards and project specifications.
• Perform preliminary data analysis for internal review before release to internal or external stakeholders.
• Design, execute, and optimize protein expression workflows in hosts including E. coli, insect cells, and mammalian systems to produce high-quality proteins.
• Design, execute, and optimize protein purification workflows using chromatography; operate ÄKTA systems and collaborate with teams to deliver protein preparations.
• Adhere to all lab safety policies, SOPs, risk assessments, and good laboratory practices.

Skills

Protein Biochemistry

Structural Biology

Biophysics

Independence

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Evotec US Inc. in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Research Associate to help drive early drug discovery.

You will execute approved work plans, support multiple projects, and deliver timely, high-quality data while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requirements include a Master's or Bachelor's in a relevant field with 3+ years in industry, knowledge of protein biochemistry/biophysics, and the ability to work independently while following SOPs and safety standards.