Senior Scientist

Twist Bioscience; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company based in Oregon is seeking a Scientist/Sr. Scientist to advance protein production processes. The successful candidate will leverage expertise in cell culture and protein biochemistry to optimize strategies for recombinant protein expression. Candidates with a Ph.D. or a master's degree in Cell Biology, along with relevant experience, are encouraged to apply. This role offers significant opportunities for innovation and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology or a related field with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Deep hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in protein purification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize methods for protein production in mammalian cells.
• Optimize cell culture conditions for high titer protein production.
• Document work in electronic lab notebooks.

Skills

Cell culture techniques

Protein purification techniques

Transient and stable transfection methods

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in Cell Biology or related field

Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis

High-throughput automation platforms

Job description

Twist Bioscience is seeking an innovative and highly driven Scientist / Sr. Scientist to join our team in Wilsonville, Oregon. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in cell culture, molecular biology, and protein biochemistry to design, develop, and optimize recombinant protein expression and purification processes, in high throughput.

This role is critical to advancing our growing demand for producing novel proteins, enabling our customers to "write the future of biology." You will design, execute, and optimize strategies for enhancing our protein titers in mammalian (and, later, bacterial) cell lines, in high throughput, with an initial focus on antibody production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize methods for protein production in mammalian cells.
• Optimize cell culture and transient transfection conditions for high titer protein production
• Design expression constructs for recombinant proteins in various host systems, optimizing for yield, solubility, and activity.
• Optimize protein purification strategies required for high throughput processing
• Analyze and interpret complex sequence-function relationships from large datasets, including next-generation sequencing data, to inform design cycles.
• Support the transfer of protein-based workflows to production, including method optimization, documentation, and training of manufacturing staff.
• Collaborate in cross-functional project teams representing protein science in core team meetings and contributing to strategic decisions.
• Document work in electronic lab notebooks and communicate results to stakeholders clearly and regularly.

Qualifications And Required Skills

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology or a related field with 2–5 years of relevant postdoctoral or industry experience. A master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience will also be considered.
• Deep hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in transient and stable transfection methods.
• Strong hands-on experience in recombinant protein/enzyme expression in multiple host systems.
• Experience with antibody production is a plus
• Demonstrated expertise in protein purification techniques.
• Knowledge of and exposure to practical cell-line development
• Experience with bioinformatics tools for sequence analysis and protein design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, scientific judgement, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, train, and mentor others in experimental workflows and data interpretation

Preferred Skills

• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Work cross-functionally within and across the department effectively as a team player.
• Programming experience for manipulating and analyzing large datasets.
• Familiarity with various sequencing platforms.
• Experience with various high-throughput automation platforms.

Twist Bioscience Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Twist Bioscience Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by law.