- Field
- Science and R&D
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- $115k to $135k
What they are looking for
- Design, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot protein expression for a diverse range of target proteins.
- Optimize extract preparation methods to maximize protein yield and activity.
- Develop and apply high-throughput screening approaches to evaluate expression constructs, chaperone combinations, and reaction conditions.
- Characterize expressed proteins for yield, purity, solubility, folding, and functional activity using SDS-PAGE, capillary electrophoresis, ELISA, and related analytical techniques.
- Maintain detailed lab notebooks and contribute to internal reports, SOPs, and patent disclosures.
- Stay current with advances in cell-free protein synthesis literature and evaluate new methods, vendors, and platforms.
- The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities.
- PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Protein Science, or related.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise in protein synthesis including optimization and troubleshooting.
- Strong working knowledge of E. coli molecular biology, protein expression, and extract preparation.
- Proficiency in standard protein analytical techniques (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, ELISA, capillary electrophoresis).
- Some experience with cell free protein expression.
- Experience with high-throughput and automated screening platforms.
- Proven ability to lead scientific projects and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.