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Medra

Research Associate - Protein

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... on Research Associate to join our team and support protein science and cell biology workflows on ... A., or MS in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline * 2-4 years ...

Vrtx

Protein Sciences Research Scientist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$104K - $156K/yr

Present purification, analytical, and developability data to the Protein Science team, project ... biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal ...

AMRI

Research Scientist I; Protein Science

Buffalo, NY

$62K/yr

Protein Science in Buffalo, NY Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save ... biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to ...

Lancesoft

Protein Scientist

Foster City, CA · On-site

$40 - $44/hr

Onsite Position - Foster City - M-F Associate Scientist (Contract) Protein Sciences Position ... Protein Science and Research to generate high-quality data and reagents, while contributing to ...

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How much do research associate protein science biotech jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for research associate protein science biotech in the United States is $32.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Associate Protein Science Biotech vs Research Associate Molecular Biology?

AspectResearch Associate Protein Science BiotechResearch Associate Molecular Biology
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentLaboratories focused on protein expression, purification, and characterizationLaboratories working on gene cloning, DNA/RNA analysis, and genetic assays
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech companies, pharmaceutical firms, research institutions

Research Associate Protein Science Biotech and Research Associate Molecular Biology share similar educational backgrounds and work environments. However, the former emphasizes protein-focused techniques like purification and characterization, while the latter concentrates on genetic and nucleic acid methods. Both roles are common in biotech and research settings, but they target different aspects of biological research.

Infographic showing various Research Associate Protein Science Biotech job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% Internship, 15% As Needed, 34% Full Time, 15% Temporary, and 32% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,685 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Research Associate, Protein Science, Cell-Free Expression

Lila Sciences

Cambridge, MA

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Your Impact at LILA

Lila is seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Associate, Protein Sciences to join our high through-put Cell-Free Expression platform. As a Research Associate, you will play a vital role in our interdisciplinary research efforts focused on building and automating artificial intelligence-driven processes across a variety of valuable applications.

What You'll Be Building

  • Development and refinement of cell-free expression systems for efficient protein synthesis.
  • Optimize conditions for high-yield and high-quality protein production
  • Prepare media and solutions for cell culture and processing
  • Perform molecular cloning, mutagenesis, and other genetic manipulation for strain development.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in operating and utilizing liquid handlers and robotic systems for automated laboratory processes.
  • Collaborate with biologists, machine learning scientists, software developers, and other engineers to develop and optimize AI-driven processes.
  • Track and maintain excellent data records in formats amenable to computational workflows.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data, prepare technical reports, and present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biological engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of laboratory experience
  • Experience with cell culture techniques, including growth, maintenance, and transformation, across a variety of cell lines
  • Familiarity with plate-based assays
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication

Bonus Points For

  • Skilled in cloning, expression and optimization of protein
  • Data analysis using relevant software (Python, R, or similar)
  • Scripting for automation platforms

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