Hardware Engineer (II)

Mindlance

Mountain View, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$71.64–$86 Per Hour

SKILLS

Automation, Bioengineering, Cartography, Chemical Engineering, Cloning, Computer Engineering, Construction, DNA, Data Management, Data Modeling, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Genomics, High Throughput, Identify Issues, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Notebook, Laboratory Operations, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Process Improvement, Research Skills, Sales Pipeline, Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

LOCATION

Mountain View, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Research Associate, Strain Build
Location: On-site - Mountain View, CA

Project Overview
At A-Life, we are focused on enabling our partners to achieve the biomanufacturing revolution. We are seeking a skilled Research Associate to join our strain engineering effort.

The Role
As a Research Associate in Strain Build, you will be a core member of the laboratory team, responsible for the hands-on design, build, and validation of engineered microbial strains for internal model data generation and partnered projects. You will work closely with RAs, scientists and engineers to execute high-throughput workflows and ensure the highest quality of molecular biology outputs.

Key Responsibilities
Strain Design: Starting from high level design objectives, create construct maps and build strategies for the desired strain designs.
Strain Engineering: Execute and optimize complex strain construction workflows using modern molecular biology techniques (e.g., Gibson assembly, Golden Gate, CRISPR/Cas9, etc.).
Laboratory Operations: Execute high-throughput cloning, DNA preparation, and microbial transformations.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical challenges within the strain-build pipeline to ensure project timelines are met.
Data Management: Meticulously document experimental protocols and results in Electronic Lab Notebooks (e.g. Benchling) and internal databases.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with the team to refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) for increased efficiency and reproducibility.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: B.S. or M.S. in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Industrial Experience: 3 plus years of professional experience in an industrial setting specifically focused on strain build/engineering.
Technical Mastery: Proven proficiency in microbial culturing (E. coli or S. cerevisiae), molecular cloning, and genomic integration techniques.
Precision: High attention to detail with a track record of executing complex protocols with minimal error.

Preferred Qualifications
Automation: Experience using liquid handling robots (e.g., Agilent Bravo, Tecan) and automated plate readers.
Microbial Diversity: Experience working with microbial hosts beyond E. coli or S. cerevisiae.
Digital Fluency: Advanced experience with Benchling or similar LIMS for strain and sample management and molecular biology tools such as Geneious.

EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.

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