Protein Expression Scientist

Confidential • oakland, ca • Posted June 19, 2026

About the Role

Position Summary

The Lead Discovery and Structural Biology Department is seeking a highly qualified Protein Expression & Purification Scientist with demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, heterologous protein expression, and protein purification. The successful candidate will contribute to research programs within an industry-leading drug discovery environment leveraging access to state-of-the-art protein expression and purification platforms. Responsibilities include executing expression workflows in baculovirus expression vector systems (BEVS)/insect cells, as well as in E. coli, including high-throughput (HTP) small-scale expression screening, followed by downstream purification and analytical characterization. Experience with biophysical methods is considered an asset.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform molecular biology workflows, including:
  • Cloning, vector design, construct optimization, and sequence verific...