Cogent Scientific
Protein Crystallization Specialist
Cogent Scientific, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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Protein Crystallization Specialist
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Cogent Scientific .
Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting‑edge instrumentation.
Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, PTO and paid holidays, etc.) and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our core values:
Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee‑Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever‑changing industry.
Team‑Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.
We currently have a role available for a Protein Crystallization Specialist to join our San Diego‑based team.
Job Duties
Managing crystal dewar shipments to synchrotron (physical and administrative), assembling, disassembling, and cleaning crystal loops; general laboratory maintenance.
Aliquoting solutions trays for protein screening.
Setting up initial trays, designing and setting up optimization experiments, conducting crystal soaks; generating crystals of proteins, antigen‑Fab complexes, and protein‑small molecule complexes; other crystallization‑related experiments as needed.
Analyzing quality of diffraction and rapidly communicating scientific results and insights to the team.
Maintaining reagent stocks.
Making cryo grids.
Key Requirements
Must be able to lift/move shipping dewars (~40–50 lbs).
Must be skilled in crystallization of proteins (setting up initial and optimizing trays, multiple crystallization approaches and techniques, crystal soaking, cryoprotecting, mounting, and cryo‑freezing).
Experience with using crystallization and imaging robotics is a plus.
Must be experienced in analyzing qualitative data; presenting data is advantageous.
Experience with MS Office including LIMS and eLNs is desirable.
Prior experience preparing cryo grids is desirable.
Qualifications
BS or MS in Biochemistry or a related field with at least 6 months of relevant lab experience outside of academia.
Team‑player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills; required to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.
Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Other.
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
Closing date: January 30, 2026 or when candidates are identified, whichever comes first.
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Protein Crystallization Specialist
role at
Cogent Scientific .
Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to build lasting partnerships that enable the life sciences industry to accelerate discovery and innovation in research and manufacturing. We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting‑edge instrumentation.
Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay (with relocation bonus as needed), attractive benefits (medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, PTO and paid holidays, etc.) and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our core values:
Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
Good: We act ethically and morally.
Employee‑Centric: We honor and support our employees.
Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever‑changing industry.
Team‑Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.
We currently have a role available for a Protein Crystallization Specialist to join our San Diego‑based team.
Job Duties
Managing crystal dewar shipments to synchrotron (physical and administrative), assembling, disassembling, and cleaning crystal loops; general laboratory maintenance.
Aliquoting solutions trays for protein screening.
Setting up initial trays, designing and setting up optimization experiments, conducting crystal soaks; generating crystals of proteins, antigen‑Fab complexes, and protein‑small molecule complexes; other crystallization‑related experiments as needed.
Analyzing quality of diffraction and rapidly communicating scientific results and insights to the team.
Maintaining reagent stocks.
Making cryo grids.
Key Requirements
Must be able to lift/move shipping dewars (~40–50 lbs).
Must be skilled in crystallization of proteins (setting up initial and optimizing trays, multiple crystallization approaches and techniques, crystal soaking, cryoprotecting, mounting, and cryo‑freezing).
Experience with using crystallization and imaging robotics is a plus.
Must be experienced in analyzing qualitative data; presenting data is advantageous.
Experience with MS Office including LIMS and eLNs is desirable.
Prior experience preparing cryo grids is desirable.
Qualifications
BS or MS in Biochemistry or a related field with at least 6 months of relevant lab experience outside of academia.
Team‑player mentality with strong written and verbal communication skills; required to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams including structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.
Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and adaptable to a fast‑paced multidisciplinary environment.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Other.
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
Closing date: January 30, 2026 or when candidates are identified, whichever comes first.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cogent Scientific by 2x.
Get notified about new Specialist jobs in San Diego, CA.
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