Overview :
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide." The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology, in particular seeds and crop protection products, with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and further locations in Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai.
Job Title : Protein Expression & Purification Specialist
Location : Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709
Duration : 6 Months
Job Type : Contract
Work Type : Onsite
Job Description : Summary :
- Seeking an experienced scientist to support protein production workflows through bacterial expression systems, with expertise in protein isolation and purification techniques.
- Essential Requirements & Responsibilities :
- BS / MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field
- Hands-on experience with bacterial protein expression
- Execute bacterial protein expression protocols using E. coli and other prokaryotic systems
- Demonstrated expertise in aseptic technique and bacterial culture maintenance
- Proficiency in cell lysis methods (sonication, chemical, enzymatic) and protein extraction
- Perform protein analysis using SDS-PAGE and other analytical techniques
- Document all experimental procedures and results in ELN
- Maintain detailed laboratory records and standard operating procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for workflow troubleshooting
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with protein purification techniques (FPLC, chromatography)Familiarity with automation systems and high-throughput processesExperience with method development and optimizationKnowledge of additional protein characterization methods (Western blot)Education :
May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty.TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.