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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for purification in California is $209,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $202,300.00 and $217,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectPurificationLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsCertifications in purification techniques, chemistry or biochemistry degreesAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in laboratory sciences or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical or biotech facilitiesGeneral labs, hospitals, research institutions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in biotech, pharmaceutical, and research industries for isolating compoundsCommon in healthcare, research, and clinical labs for testing and analysis

Purification specialists focus on isolating and refining specific compounds or substances, often requiring specialized techniques and certifications. Laboratory Technicians perform a broader range of testing and analysis tasks in various lab settings. While both roles work in laboratory environments, purification is more specialized in compound isolation, whereas laboratory technicians handle diverse testing procedures.

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Infographic showing various Purification job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $209,160 per year, or $100.6 per hour.

Scientist I, Protein Purification & Expression

Nurix

Brisbane, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Scientist I, Protein Purification & Expression
Nurix Therapeutics is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted protein degradation medicines, the next frontier in innovative drug design aimed at improving treatment options for patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases. Powered by a fully AI-integrated discovery engine capable of tackling any protein class, and coupled with unparalleled ligase expertise, Nurix's dedicated team has built a formidable advantage in translating the science of targeted protein degradation into clinical advancements. Nurix aims to establish degrader-based treatments at the forefront of patient care, writing medicine's next chapter with a new script to outmatch disease.
Position
Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Protein Expression Scientist to join the DEL and Protein Sciences team. This individual will work cross functionally with internal stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute all operational activities required for analytical scale and preparative scale expression of recombinant proteins in baculovirus and mammalian cell systems. Additionally, they will be responsible for documentation of expression conditions and results in internal databases and electronic lab notebook systems.
Responsibilities:
  • Highly proficient in maintaining insect cell and mammalian cell cultures.
  • Excellent knowledge and high degree of familiarity with all steps in baculovirus expression of recombinant proteins, including clone design, generation and purification of bacmids, raising and titering of baculovirus, conducting MOI studies, cell culture of Sf9 and/or Tni/Hi5 cells, and harvesting of biomass on the scale of 1 L - 20 L.
  • Highly proficient in maintaining insect cell and mammalian cell cultures.
  • Strong working knowledge of protein characterization steps, including SDS-PAGE analysis, size exclusion chromatography, and/or thermal stability (e.g. nanoDSF).

Requirements
  • Ph.D. or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • This position requires 2+ years of experience working with insect cell lines and baculovirus expression of recombinant proteins. Additional experience working with recombinant protein expression in mammalian cells (e.g. HEK293) is a plus. Industry experience preferred with exemplified ability to overexpress milligram amounts of protein for structural and functional studies for multiple protein classes.
  • Able to work in dynamic, fast-paced environment with experience prioritizing work across multiple projects.
  • Detail-oriented with strong record keeping skills.
  • Past experience purifying recombinant proteins (e.g. affinity chromatography, ion exchange, or size exclusion chromatography) is a bonus.
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds comfortably.
  • Onsite Position

Salary Range: 125K - 151K plus bonus and equity
Fit with Nurix Culture and Values
  • Strong team orientation; highly collaborative
  • Solutions and results-oriented focus
  • Hands-on approach; resourceful and open to diverse points of view

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