Protein Scientist (Chicago, IL)

CEDENT
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities include:

  • Contribute to the planning and execution of research projects
  • Develop new downstream processes for proteins made from our expression host for a wide range of proteins
  • Transfer processes to commercial manufacturing facilities
  • Streamline bioprocesses to reduce the overall cost and improve efficiency of purification and characterization
  • Maintain accurate documentation of experimental procedures and results
  • Create and document new internal lab processes

We're looking for a candidate with the following required qualifications:

  • An advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific field OR 5-10 years of industry experience with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field and
  • Experience designing, planning and executing experiments in a laboratory setting
  • A demonstrated ability to design, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments
  • The agility, curiosity, and drive to tackle projects varying from downstream purification to strain engineering and everything in between

Additionally, an ideal candidate will also have:

  • Experience in protein downstream processing, including converting benchtop processes to industrial processes
  • Knowledge of analytical methods commonly used for protein purification
  • Experience in bioprocess development and optimization in an industrial or biomanufacturing setting.

Posted 2025-09-03

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