Senior Biochemist (Contract) – Assays & Protein Purification

Apex Systems; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratacuity is seeking a hands-on Contract Senior Associate Scientist, Biochemistry to join a Cambridge, MA-based team. The role focuses on executing biochemical/biophysical assays, screening compounds, and producing recombinant proteins in a collaborative drug discovery environment.

The candidate will work closely with biology, chemistry, and protein sciences, ensuring high-quality data to support therapeutic programs. This is an on-site, contract position in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• BS with 6+ years or MS with 2+ years of industry experience in biochemistry or related field.
• Hands-on experience with biochemical/biophysical assays in a drug discovery setting.
• Protein purification and characterization experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute biochemical and biophysical assays, including FP, TR-FRET, AlphaLISA, SPR, DSF, and analytical SEC.
• Express, purify, and characterize recombinant proteins using chromatography-based methods.
• Collaborate with biology, chemistry, and protein sciences teams to generate high-quality data for therapeutic discovery programs.
• Maintain laboratory reagents, equipment, inventory, and documentation.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Protein purification

Data quality & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry or related field

MS in related discipline

Tools

Chromatography

SDS-PAGE

Analytical SEC

HTS knowledge

Job description

Stratacuity is seeking a hands-on Contract Senior Associate Scientist, Biochemistry to join a Cambridge, MA-based team. The role focuses on executing biochemical/biophysical assays, screening compounds, and producing recombinant proteins in a collaborative drug discovery environment.

The candidate will work closely with biology, chemistry, and protein sciences, ensuring high-quality data to support therapeutic programs. This is an on-site, contract position in Cambridge, MA.