Scientist, Biology-Discovery

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## Scientist, Biology-Discovery Apply remote type:
Not Applicable locations:
USA
- Pennsylvania
- West Pointtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 18, 2026 (5 days left to apply) job requisition :
R411970
** Job Description**#
** Job Description
** The successful candidate will join the protein expression and purification team in the department of Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (IDVAX). The protein expression and purification team provides protein vaccine candidates and critical assay reagents for IDVAX programs in support of target validation and identification in the early discovery space. The primary focus for this position will be small-scale (30 ml culture) screening of reagent and vaccine antigens and large-scale (5 L culture) purification of recombinant proteins and nanoparticles.

The candidate will work closely with the protein expression group, collaborate with the protein characterization group, as well as IDVAX program teams.#
** Required Skills
** Proficiency in automated, tip-based chromatography systems and research-scale FPLC protein purification chromatography. Demonstrated knowledge in affinity, charge-based, and size exclusion separation techniques. The ability to closely follow SOPs is necessary. Knowledge in developing purification strategies for novel proteins. Proficiency in different protein characterization techniques and protein-based assays such as, Bradford protein quantitation, UV-VIS spectroscopy, SDS-PAGE, Western blotting. Tasks include the preparation of buffers, maintenance of purification instruments, sanitization of chromatographic columns, detailed notebook keeping, preparations of reports and inventory maintenance.

Familiarity with Microsoft office applications, effective communication skills, the ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, and attention to details are a must. Interest in related scientific fields and drug discovery.#
** Preferred Skills
** The following skills are considered a plus but are not required.

Knowledge of endotoxin measurements, protein analytical methods such as fluorimetry, infrared spectroscopy, circular dichroism spectroscopy, light scattering, ultracentrifugation, or gradient purification. Experience in recombinant protein expression in either bacterial, insect or mammalian cell lines. Basic knowledge in sterile techniques. Basic knowledge of RNA biochemistry.#
** Required

Education Requirements:

** BS (with 2 or more years of post-graduation work experience) or MS (with 1 year or more years of graduate or post-graduation laboratory experience) in biology, chemistry, or another scientific field. Work experience can be in either academic or industry setting.#eligibleforERP#PRD
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* Required Skills:

** Assay Development, Cell Biology, Cell Culture Techniques, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Endotoxin Testing, Infectious Disease, In Vitro Assays, Microbiology, Molecular Biology Techniques, Protein Expression, Sterile Procedures, Ultraviolet-Visible UV/VIS Spectrophotometers
** Preferred

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