Job opening: Protein Production and Development Scientist

Nanoligent is a biotech company, spin-off of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Institut de Recerca de l’Hospital de la Santa Creu I Sant Pau. We are dedicated to drug design and development of targeted-therapeutic biologics. (www.nanoligent.com)

We are looking for:
A research scientist in the field of protein engineering and production

Tasks
• Carry out protein engineering and recombinant production, mainly in Escherichia coli.
• Develop and optimize protein purification processes using chromatography (IMAC, IEX, HIC, SEC, others).
• Run and optimize protein–drug conjugation with different payloads and small molecules.
• Characterize Nanoligent candidates analytically, both in-house and with external providers
• Data analysis and interpretation of results as required.
• Write reports and prepare presentation of the results and research conclusions.
• Participate in company’s scientific meetings.

Requirements:
• PhD in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry or a related field.




• Extensive hands-on experience in molecular cloning and recombinant protein production, with proven expertise in Escherichia coli.
• Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing chromatographic purification processes (IMAC, IEX, HIC).
• Strong background in analytical characterization of proteins and protein–drug conjugates (SDS-PAGE, Western blot, DLS, and others) in support of pharmaceutical development will be a plus.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both spoken and written.
• Highly motivated, well organized and detail-oriented.
• Problem-solving mindset and used to performing in deadline driven environment.

We offer:
• Full-time position in a fast-growing biotech start-up.
• Salary package commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
• Lab located in the Institut Biotecnología i Biomedicina. UAB, Campus Bellaterra (Cerdanyola del Vallès).
• Starting date: as soon as possible.

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📌 Protein Production and Development Scientist (Sardañola del Vallés)
🏢 Nanoligent
📍 Sardañola del Vallés