Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Protein Purification Scientist role at Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions involves purifying recombinant proteins and antibodies to support client site operations, impacting quality and consistency of protein products.
Responsibilities and impact
The scientist will design and conduct purification experiments, optimize processes to improve yields and reduce costs, ensure quality standards for proteins, and document experimental data using E-notebooks.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $55,000-$60,000 per year, full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a BS or MS in Protein Science or related fields with over three years of lab experience, proficiency in protein purification techniques, and familiarity with Cytiva ACTA FPLC system; industrial experience and molecular biology skills are preferred.
Work environment and culture
Eurofins PSS emphasizes a scientific, team-oriented environment with a focus on quality, precision, and communication, supporting full-time onsite work with some overtime.
Company information
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across industries to ensure product safety and authenticity, with a 55-year history and global presence.
Job location and travel
The job is full-time onsite at the client site in San Diego, CA, requiring candidates to live within a commutable distance and occasional overtime for weekend and off-shift operations.
Unique job features
The role includes working with advanced protein purification and characterization technologies and supporting structural and functional protein studies at a client site through an insourcing solution model.
Company overview
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions specializes in providing managed laboratory services by insourcing scientific staff directly into client facilities. They generate revenue by offering tailored staffing solutions that integrate seamlessly with clients' existing operations, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Founded as part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, a global leader in bioanalytical testing, Eurofins PSS has a rich history of innovation and excellence in scientific outsourcing, making it a trusted partner for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and industrial companies seeking to optimize their laboratory functions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization, emphasizing hands-on experience with column chromatography techniques and familiarity with Cytiva ACTA FPLC system and Unicorn software.
Focus on detailing your capability to design and optimize purification protocols, manage experimental data accurately using electronic notebooks, and your experience with analytical techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, western blotting, and mass spectrometry.
Apply through multiple platforms including Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions’ corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the Protein Science or Biochemistry divisions at Eurofins PSS on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company projects, asking about their experience with the purification technologies mentioned, or expressing enthusiasm for Eurofins’ impact on life sciences.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'protein purification,' 'recombinant protein expression,' 'column chromatography,' 'Cytiva ACTA FPLC,' and 'protein characterization' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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