The Associate Scientist/Scientist Contractor will aid in running microbiome fermentation experiments and be responsible for downstream sample processing.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors + 5yr or Masters +3yr in biosciences with relevant experience
Experience in microbial isolation, microbial culture maintenance, and nucleic acid extraction
Bench scale lab fermentation or microbial process development experience is a plus
Experience with growing anaerobic microbes / working in anaerobic chamber is a plus
Experience maintaining electronic lab notebook and reporting data/results to the team
Good aseptic technique
Background in sample preparation for next generation DNA sequencing and interactions with sequencing providers
Hands-on DNA sequencing experience preferred (Nanopore and/or Illumina)
Excellent communication skills and are fluent in English, both spoken and written
Ability to program/use laboratory robotics (e.g., TECAN) is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
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