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Stratacuity: Proven Scientific Placement lists this Senior Associate Scientist, Biochemistry opportunity in cambridge, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Associate Scientist, Biochemistry (Contract)
Location: On-site (Cambridge MA)
Our Cambridge based biotechnology client is seeking a hands-on scientist to support biochemical assay execution, compound screening, and recombinant protein production in a collaborative drug discovery environment. This role will partner closely with biology, chemistry, and protein sciences teams to generate high-quality data that supports therapeutic discovery programs.
Responsibilities
Execute biochemical and biophysical assays, including FP, TR-FRET, AlphaLISA, SPR, DSF, and analytical SEC.
Perform compound screening, data capture, QC analysis, and assay troubleshooting.
Support assay development, optimization, reagent qualification, and workflow improvements.
Express, purify, and characterize recombinant proteins using chromatography-based methods.
Conduct protein QC using SDS-PAGE, analytical SEC, and related analytical techniques.
Maintain laboratory reagents, equipment, inventory, and documentation.
Qualifications
BS with 6+ years or MS with 2+ years of industry experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field.
Experience with biochemical and/or biophysical assays in a drug discovery setting.
Hands‑on experience with protein purification and characterization techniques.
Familiarity with high-throughput screening workflows and automated liquid handling is a plus.
Strong attention to detail, data quality, and scientific documentation.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
Experience with recombinant protein expression in bacterial, mammalian, or insect systems.
Knowledge of chromatography-based purification methods and assay QC metrics.
Experience supporting oncology, targeted protein modulation, peptide therapeutics, or related discovery programs.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative therapeutic research while working alongside a multidisciplinary scientific team.
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Worksite address
cambridge, MA, 02140, US
Who can apply
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