Protein Production Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Research Assistant – Protein Production Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL

Our client, Argonne National Laboratory is hosting a new early-stage biotech startup developing recombinant elastic and thermoresponsive protein materials to enable fully bio-based, high-performance stretch in textiles. Our work integrated protein engineering, bioprocessing, and materials characterization to support circular and scalable textile innovation.

The team is searching for a contract scientist to support recombinant protein purification, sample

preparation, and materials characterization in collaboration with internal teams, contract research

partners, and national lab user facilities.

Project Length = 3 Months.

Work site location = Lemont, IL

Major Responsibilities:

1. Protein Purification and Processing

·        Identify optimal elastic protein expression clones through high-throughput screening in E. coli systems.

2. Collaborator & Contract Research Support

·        Prepare, document, and ship protein and material samples to external collaborators

·        Receive cell pellets from partners for downstream processing

3. Materials Characterization Support

·        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.

4. Project & Lab Support

·        Maintain protocols and documentation

·        Communicate results with internal teams and external partners

·        Support iterative optimization based on characterization feedback

Required Skills:

·        BS or MS in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry.

·        Minimum of 1 year of proficiency in relevant instrumentation or experience in areas of specialized expertise as identified by the program requirements.

·        Hands-on expertise in recombinant protein purification and analytical characterization

(e.g., SDS-PAGE)

·        Familiarity with biomaterials processing and/or textile-relevant material formats preferred

·        Experience supporting collaborative or multi-institution research projects strongly preferred

·        Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills.

If you would like to be considered for this role, you need to submit your resume before 6/14/26.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified and immediately available please send an updated resume to us for immediate review and consideration.

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