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 ela...