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Operate and maintain laboratory-scale bioreactors to develop scalable fermentation processes for microbial protein expression. Develop and optimize cost-effective downstream protein purification methods and analyze data to improve yield and reproducibility.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must have hands-on experience with microbial fermentation in bioreactors and protein purification optimization.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking a highly motivated Protein Production and Purification - Fermentation Scientist to support an interdisciplinary project focused on developing protein-based methods for rare earth separation. You will support the development and optimization of scalable fermentation processes for microbial protein expression and in developing and optimizing cost-effective downstream protein purification methods. This position requires strong experimental skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
This position requires full-time on-site presence.
$146,340 - $185,544 annually
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
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External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.
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