Senior Research Associate - Protein Biochemist

Iowa Ag; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for you and your fami­

Four weeks of paid time off + well‑be­

Excellent parental leave (16 weeks)

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Vylor Des Moines, IA is seeking a Senior Research Associate - Protein Biochemist to develop and scale protein expression, purification, and characterization workflows. The role requires hands-on experience with recombinant proteins, chromatography methods, and analytical biophysics, with potential to mentor junior scientists.

The candidate will troubleshoot complex proteins, design robust workflows, and present findings while maintaining high-quality records in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field with 3+ years of protein purification experience or an M.S. with 1+ years.
• Demonstrated expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization across multiple expression systems.
• Hands-on experience with chromatography methods using FPLC systems and protein concentration/buffer exchange.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale protein expression, purification, characterization, and high-throughput screening workflows for diverse protein engineering candidates.
• Design multi-modal chromatography strategies and troubleshoot expression, solubility, purification, stability, aggregation, and sample-quality challenges.
• Execute biochemical and biophysical characterization (SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, SEC, DLS) and analyze results to guide next steps.

Skills

Protein expression

Purification

Characterization

High-throughput screening

SDS-PAGE

Western blotting

Chromatography methods

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related field

M.S. in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

FPLC systems

Analytical SEC

DLS

SDS-PAGE

Western blotting

Job description

### Job Details#### Job Title:Senior Research Associate - Protein Biochemist#### Location:,, ,#### Company:#### Industry Sector:#### Industry Type:#### Career Type:#### Job Type:Full Time#### Minimum Years Experience Required:N/A#### Salary:Competitive### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Researcher/Research & Development**Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from and to the .Your alert was created successfully.x## General Alert Saved* The listings below are jobs matching the criteria you've selected for your General Alert on.Criteria selected was:* General alert saved for .* General alert notifications will be sent weekly on Monday.* Please note that you can only have one general alert active at any given time. Creating a new general alert will override an existing general alert.* Visit the to manage your alerts# Senior Research Associate - Protein Biochemist| Number of Years Experience: | Minimum Education Completed: | || Education Major / Discipline Category: | Most Recent / Current Occupation: | |**Join Vylor - Powering the Future of Agriculture**Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.**What You'll Do:*** Develop, optimize, and scale **protein expression, purification, characterization, and high-throughput screening workflows** for diverse protein engineering candidates.* Design multi-modal chromatography strategies and independently troubleshoot expression, solubility, purification, stability, aggregation, and sample-quality challenges.* Execute biochemical and biophysical characterization, including **SDS-PAGE, western blotting, analytical SEC, DLS, protein quantification, and related assays**.* Analyze results, identify trends, recommend next steps, and communicate findings through presentations and complete, timely record keeping.* Collaborate across protein engineering, screening, and discovery teams; mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance.* Evaluate and implement new technologies, instrumentation, and workflows that expand the capabilities of the Protein Engineering team.* Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and scientifically rigorous team environment.* Follow all company safety policies, protocols, and procedures and actively contribute to maintaining a safe laboratory environment.**What You'll Bring:*** Skilled to work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.* Experience developing **robust, reproducible, and scalable workflows** and using electronic lab notebooks, data-management platforms, and Microsoft Office is necessary.\\*\\*Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.**Benefits - How We'll Support You:*** Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills* Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place* Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment* Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays* Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father* Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program* Learn more about our total rewards package here -* Check out life at Vylor!### Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.]]>To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONJob Post Date: 10/14/26Here are some other jobs you may be interested in applying for.| | || - | - || Vylor Des Moines, Iowa | Vylor Des Moines, Iowa || Vylor Des Moines, Iowa | |3 people are interested in this job.We are seeking a motivated, technically adept **Senior Research Associate - Protein Biochemist** to develop and execute workflows for **protein expression, purification, characterization, and high-throughput screening** within our Protein Engineering team. The ideal candidate is an experienced protein biochemist who independently troubleshoots challenging proteins, develops fit-for-purpose strategies, and collaborates across discovery teams.* **B.S. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant protein purification experience, or a M.S. with 1+ years.*** Demonstrated expertise in **recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization** across multiple expression systems.* Hands-on experience developing chromatography methods using **FPLC systems**, protein concentration and buffer exchange, and multiple purification modalities.* Strong proficiency with **SDS-PAGE and Western blotting**; analytical SEC, DLS, or additional biophysical methods preferred.* Ability to design experiments, troubleshoot complex problems, interpret data, and work independently with strong attention to quality and reproducibility.* Strong critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.