• Molecular Biology & Protein Expression Scientist

    Insight Global (Upper Providence, PA)


    Job Description

    One of our large Pharmaceutical clients is actively hiring for a a High-Throughput Molecular Biology & Protein Expression Scientist focusing on designing and optimizing experiments to produce and study proteins efficiently. . The successful candidate will work on automated platforms to support molecular biology, protein expression, purification, and assay development. This role involves implementing established protocols, maintaining high‐throughput systems, and ensuring accurate data capture for research initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    - Operate automated liquid handling systems and high‐throughput platforms to support diverse laboratory workflows.

     

    - Execute and optimize protocols for recombinant protein expression and purification in bacterial systems and for molecular biology applications including cloning and plasmid DNA preparation.

     

    - Run established assay techniques (e.g., ELISA and other binding assays) to evaluate protein function and other molecular products.

     

    - Prepare and manage laboratory assay materials, enzyme mixtures, and reagents using standardized procedures.

     

    - Capture, analyze, and manage experimental data using appropriate enterprise databases and analytical software tools.

     

    - Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures and results, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards and regulatory requirements.

     

    This is starting as a 12 month engagement but most likely will go through 2027.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    -Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field

     

    -3+ years experience with recombinant protein expression from bacterial systems, molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, cloning, DNA purification)

     

    - Familiarity with automation systems and laboratory information management systems is preferred. -Using Automation platforms such is TECAN

     

    -Experience cultivating E. coli, insect, and mammalian cells for recombinant protein expression