BioConsortia is seeking a Research Associate with molecular biology and microbiology experience. As a member of the Synthetic Biology and Genomics team, you will provide technical support for the development of BioConsortia’s biological projects, with particular emphasis on sterile culturing of gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria, bacterial transformation, DNA isolation, and next generation sequencing library building. You be will joining an established team with opportunities for professional development.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Running and optimizing a high throughput bacterial transformation pipeline
- Characterization of fluorescently tagged strains
- High throughput bacterial DNA extraction and next generation sequencing library preparation
- Preparing buffer and media
- Keeping high quality records for documentation and writing technical reports for internal presentations/interpretations
- Collaborating with a cross-interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and research associates
- Supporting a safe, organized, and respectful work environment
The successful candidate will possess the following background and skills:
- BSc, equivalent degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in an industrial or research lab in microbiology or molecular biology
- High level of competency in aseptic technique, and skilled in bacterial culture
- Experience with bacterial transformation, ideally with microbes other than E. coli
- Familiarity with DNA extraction and next generation sequencing highly desired
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Excellent understanding of good lab practices requirements relating to laboratory operation and environmental health and safety in microbiology laboratories
- Excellent organizational, record keeping and verbal and written skills
- Ability to work on cross-functional teams to meet milestones and deadlines
- Permanent authorization to work in the USA
Contact: If you have interest or want more information please contact, in complete confidence: careers@bioconsortia.com.