Scientist

Description

Scientist I

Onsite Lake County

Start Date: January, 5th 

• We are seeking an BS/MS scientist with strong experience of cell/molecular biology to join our ongoing cross-functional effort of understanding the biology behind the regulation and degradation of the therapeutic protein Botulinum toxin.
• In this position within the Protein Degradation Platform Team, you will play a key role in driving our effort to understand protein interaction partners of the neurotoxin, as well as driving novel engineering effort to achieve next-generation therapeutic toxin.

Responsibilities

• Broad molecular biology techniques such as PCR, plasmid cloning, Western Bloting, Protein purification.
• Mammalian cell culture (stable cell lines, iPSCs and primary culture) and transfection (plasmid and lentivirus)
• Communicate scientific findings as verbal presentations and written reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate execution on projects within established timelines.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/M.Sc. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of molecular/cell biology experience in an academic or industrial research laboratory setting
• At least 2 years of tissue culture experience
• Strong attention to detail in maintaining experiment
• Passion for research and learning new techniques
• Enthusiasm for collaboration and open science and team-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and oral communication skills