Sr. Laboratory Technician - Protein Engineering

Description

Client is a leader in delivering novel and sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture. The Protein Engineering Group (PEG) combines genomic analysis, activity-based screening, protein characterization and optimization to deliver novel insect control and herbicide resistant traits. The PEG lab technician will be a key contributor to our research team that supports Biotechnology discovery and pipeline advancement.

Educational Qualifications:

BS/BA in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline with 1+ years of relevant research experience.

Responsibilities:

PCR, cloning, mutagenesis, DNA purification, sequencing, and transformation/transduction

Perform sequence analyses and database searches using Geneneious and other internal molecular biology and bioinformatics tools

Use liquid handler

Conduct various assays to characterize proteins

Assist with equipment maintenance

Written and verbal communication of plans, procedures, and results

Competencies and Qualifications:

Self motivated and interest to learn new things

Knowledge of molecular biology methods including cloning, mutagenesis, DNA purification, bacterial cell culture, PCR, and sequencing

Ability to design primers, plasmid constructs, and libraries

Aptitude to design, optimize, and run plate-based assays in a high-throughput manner

Familiarity with bioinformatics sequence analysis tools like BLAST

Experience using a plate reader for assays

Database management experience

Knowledge in method development validation processes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with protein expression and purification is a plus

Education: Bachelors Degree