Scientist I

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine molecular biology tasks such as primer design, DNA construct design, PCR amplification, cloning, plasmid purification, DNA purification, restriction endonuclease digest, DNA sequencing and analysis, bioinformatics analysis of the sequences from different databases.
• Design, analyze and document experiments, maintain proper records electronically and in lab notebooks.
• Effectively communicate results in group and department meetings.
• Contribute to lab organization, reagent tracking and ordering.
• Ensure that work performed is conducted in a safe and compliant manner in adherence with SOPs/SWIs and protocols.
• Coordinate data capture and tracking information.
• Write and review protocols and reports.
• Serve as Molecular Biology SME to tech transfer and manufacturing support.

Education and Experience:

• BS/MS in Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or other relevant disciplines.
• 0 -1 years of experience with BS degree working in academic or industry.
• Hands on experience in molecular biology with previous experience in Site Directed Mutagenesis, Gibson assembly, seamless cloning procedures.
• Experience with purification of DNA from baculoviruses
• Experience in baculovirus protein expression system and insect cell cultures is highly desirable.
• Experience with RT-PCR or qPCR experiment design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience in DNA sequence analysis, construct design using Snap Gene, or similar software is a plus.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is important.
• Experience in cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and Femto Pulse experiments is a plus.
• Ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments, evaluate, and interpret data.
• Ability to work within team environment and multitasking is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.