Molecular Biology Scientist

Responsibilities

• Independently design experimental plans and execute molecular biology and protein engineering experiments.
• Support the development of new products and genome engineering technologies.
• Perform protein expression, purification, characterization, and functional protein activity screening.
• Analyze experimental data and perform quantitative analyses to support development activities.
• Develop laboratory protocols, technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems related to experimental design and development projects.
• Investigate and implement new methods and technologies to improve development workflows.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and documentation in accordance with applicable standards and intellectual property requirements.
• Present scientific data and research findings at internal and external scientific conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Bioinformatics, Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations, and Technical Services.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products, or technologies.
• Comply with applicable safety, training, and quality requirements.

Required Skills

• Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related discipline with 1 2+ years of laboratory experience; alternatively, a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on molecular biology experience is required.
• Strong cloning experience, including standard cloning, PCR, mutagenesis, and sequencing is required.
• Experience with protein expression and purification is required.
• Experience characterizing proteins using PAGE gels, functional assays, or similar techniques.
• Experience with protein functional activity screens, particularly bacterial functional screens.
• Experience with AKTA protein purification is highly desired.
• Protein evolution and/or protein characterization experience is preferred.
• Prior industrial laboratory experience is desirable.
• Strong background in protein engineering applications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute experiments.
• Strong data analysis, research design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate and implement new techniques and procedures.
• Strong technical writing and scientific communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate laboratory documentation.
• Ability to follow applicable safety, training, and quality requirements.