Senior Protein Expression & Purification Associate (Contract)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holiday leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support protein expression and purification activities for a biotechnology company advancing immunology programs. The Senior Research Associate will execute established laboratory protocols, generate high-quality protein material, and maintain accurate experimental documentation.

This is a 6-12 month contract and onsite in Cambridge, MA. Responsibilities include expression and purification, protein characterization, ELN documentation, and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• 2-5 years of relevant laboratory or industry experience.
• Hands-on protein expression, purification, and inclusion body experience.
• Experience with ÄKTA, FPLC, or similar chromatography systems.
• Strong documentation, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform recombinant protein expression and ÄKTA/FPLC purification.
• Purify cytosolic, secreted, and inclusion body-derived proteins.
• Perform basic protein characterization and quality control.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and ELN.
• Collaborate with laboratory teams to meet project timelines.

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Documentation

Communication

ELN

Chromatography

Education

BS/MS in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Biotechnology

Tools

ÄKTA

FPLC

Chromatography systems

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support protein expression and purification activities for a biotechnology company advancing immunology programs. The Senior Research Associate will execute established laboratory protocols, generate high-quality protein material, and maintain accurate experimental documentation.

This is a 6-12 month contract and onsite in Cambridge, MA. Responsibilities include expression and purification, protein characterization, ELN documentation, and