Senior Protein Production Scientist

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

EAP

Fitness club membership

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a scientist to design and execute complex experiments and analyze data in support of reagent and assay development. This lab-based role focuses on purification and biochemical characterization of protein-based reagents.

You will lead experiments, supervise junior team members, and manage lab inventories while ensuring safety and high-quality data reporting. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field mandatory.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Additional experience may substitute for graduate degree.
• Minimum of twelve years hands-on laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes complex experiments independently.
• Analyzes data and prepares presentations for peer and supervisor review groups.
• Serves as subject matter expert and provides guidance on experiments/lab procedures.
• Coordinates/manages the work of junior team members.
• Leads and participates in general lab maintenance and inventory management.
• May monitor and report on lab infrastructure as needed.
• Specific duties may vary by department requirements.

Skills

Protein biochemistry

Recombinant protein tech

Lab safety

Protein purification

Analytical methods

Cell culture

Protein expression

Chromatography

Western blot

PAGE/IEF/UV-Vis

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FPLC

HPLC

Affinity chromatography

Western blot

UV/Vis spectroscopy

Job description

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC in Gaithersburg, MD, seeks a scientist to design and execute complex experiments and analyze data in support of reagent and assay development. This lab-based role focuses on purification and biochemical characterization of protein-based reagents.

You will lead experiments, supervise junior team members, and manage lab inventories while ensuring safety and high-quality data reporting. Strong communication and organization are essential.