Senior Purification Specialist
About the position
As a senior purification scientist , you will be responsible for the development and optimization of protein purification processes for the production of high-quality allergens for various applications. You will independently prepare, execute, evaluate, and report analytical requests to support R&D projects. Furthermore, you will actively contribute to building know-how in the expertise team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide expertise in protein purification methodologies.
Job description
• Develop and optimize protein purification processes using various chromatography techniques, including but not limited to ion exchange, size exclusion, and affinity chromatography.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate protein purity, yield, and quality.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to protein purification and provide solutions to ensure optimal results.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments and results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality protein products for downstream applications.
• Develop and implement purification protocols for new proteins and modify existing protocols as needed.
• Ensure the correct functioning of instruments and chromatography data system.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain a safe laboratory environment.
• Stay current with advances in protein purification methodologies and recommend improvements to current processes.
Requirements
• An academic degree within a life science field such as biotechnology, chemistry, biology, or a related field with a focus on protein purification.
• Experience from biotechnology industry including 2+ years’ experience using several chromatographic and sample pre-treatment techniques in a research environment.
• Experience with project management.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and guidelines related to protein purification.
• Experience with protein characterization techniques such as SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and ELISA is preferred.
On a personal level you are self-driven. You thrive in a supporting function, and you can navigate in a dynamic environment with a wide variation of daily tasks. Good communication and collaboration skills are of key importance to ensure efficient distribution of tasks and alignment across the team and department. You are comfortable to throw yourself in at the deep end, always seizing an opportunity for personal and professional development.
Required languages
Lithuanian
English
Offering
• Dynamic and interesting work, opportunity to learn and grow;
• The opportunity to become part of a friendly young team, to grow with us.
Values
Required competences

Imunodiagnostika is a biotechnology company specialized in developing innovative IVD products for allergy in vitro diagnostics. Imunodiagnostika aim is to make diagnostics simple, accurate and personalized. The company has its own clinical laboratory Allergomedica where molecular allergology approaches for allergy diagnostics and individualized immunotherapy are applied.

Imunodiagnostika is a biotechnology company specialized in developing innovative IVD products for allergy in vitro diagnostics. Imunodiagnostika aim is to make diagnostics simple, accurate and personalized. The company has its own clinical laboratory Allergomedica where molecular allergology approaches for allergy diagnostics and individualized immunotherapy are applied.