Job#: 3038001

Job Description:

Location: Lemont, Illinois (Onsite)

We are seeking a contract scientist to support recombinant protein purification, sample preparation, and materials characterization. This role involves collaboration with internal teams, contract research partners, and national lab user facilities. The position enables downstream materials studies across multiple form factors, supporting circular and scalable textile innovation.

• Identify optimal elastic protein expression clones through high-throughput screening in E. coli systems.
• Prepare, document, and ship protein and material samples to external collaborators.
• Receive cell pellets from partners for downstream processing.
• Support characterization of structural, mechanical, and chemical properties of materials across form factors (protein, fiber, non-woven, woven).
• Assist with sample preparation and data collection for techniques such as SEM, spectroscopy, and related analyses.
• Maintain protocols and documentation.
• Communicate results with internal teams and external partners.
• Support iterative optimization based on characterization feedback.

Education: BS or MS in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Experience: Relevant industry experience is required.

Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise in recombinant protein purification and analytical characterization (e.g., SDS-PAGE). Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills are required.

• Familiarity with biomaterials processing and/or textile-relevant material formats is preferred.
• Experience supporting collaborative or multi-institution research projects is strongly preferred.

This organization is an early-stage biotech startup developing recombinant elastic and thermoresponsive protein materials. This work integrates protein engineering, bioprocessing, and materials characterization to enable fully bio-based, high-performance stretch in textiles.

Please submit your CV and a brief statement of relevant experience.

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