Scientist II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a creative and motivated Scientist II to join our rapidly growing genome engineering team.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing new products and will work closely with cross-functional teams including Bioinformatics, Marketing, Technical Service and/or Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Successful candidates will have a strong molecular biology experience with a background in protein engineering applications including hands-on experience in protein purification, protein expression, and functional protein activity screens.
• The candidate will work independently in a fast-paced environment with very supportive teammates.
• Independently designs experimental plans, analyzes experimental data, generates laboratory protocols, and writes technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries.
• Troubleshoots and solves difficult problems in the design/execution of development projects.
• Investigates, creates, and incorporates new methods and technologies to improve the effectiveness of development workflows.
• Maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Client .
• Required standards Presents data at scientific conferences (external and internal) Interacts closely with other internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations and/or Technical Services) Complies with all company safety, training, and quality regulations.

Education & Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related discipline and 1-2 plus years of lab experience is required.
• Alternately, a Bachelor’s degree with 3 plus years of experience is acceptable.
• Protein evolution/characterization experience is preferred.
• Prior industrial experience is desirable.
• Strong cloning experience (standard cloning, PCR, mutagenesis, sequencing) Experience in characterizing proteins (PAGE gels, functional assays, etc.).
• Experience in protein purification (AKTA) is desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Background in working with proteins and bacterial functional screens .
• Proven proficiency in data analysis, research design, troubleshooting, and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies.