Scientist

Description

Fully onsite

Scientist in Recombinant Working Virus Banks Generation Group

Required,

• Must have 0-2 years of qualifying experience (qualifying experience can be from labs during their time in school)...

A qualified candidate would have:

• Experience with molecular biology, primer design, dna construct, pcr amp., presenting data, know lab procedures, know how to use basic lab tools like pipets...

big bonus points for:

• Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and Femto Pulse experiments, as well as, Hands-on experience in DNA sequence analysis, construct design using SnapGene, or similar software.
• Prefer local but would not discount someone if they wanted to move at their own expense.

Key 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

Qualification

• 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
• Familiarity with Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and Femto Pulse experiments is a plus
• 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 SnapGene, or similar software 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
• Experience in cell culture procedures and associated aseptic techniques is a plus
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Strong experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point is important