Biochemist/Molecular Biologist in Cambridge, MA

Previous experience in a CRO role, preferred.

Minimum Education Experience Required:

• B.Sc in biological/life sciences, College grad acceptable or Associates / Certificate in Biotechnology, 1-2 years exp or High School diploma with at least 2 years of relevant laboratory research school

Duties:

• Client is seeking a highly motivated Biochemist/Molecular Biologist to join Biotherapeutic Expression and Purification group (BEP) in Cambridge, MA.
• Qualified candidate will play an essential role in a high-energy DNA production and protein expression research laboratory.
• The group supports non-GMP transient protein lead production across the companies diverse biotherapeutic discovery portfolio to enable the research units and their pre-clinical therapeutic in-vitro and in-vivo needs.
• The BEP DNA production and protein expression group is looking for a laboratory technician to provide DNA production support for the protein expression and purification activities in BEP.
• The candidate is expected to have a strong background in molecular biology techniques and experience with nucleic acid production and analysis.
• The successful candidate will grow bacterial cultures and perform large-scale DNA production activities following standardized protocols.
• The candidate will be a key contributor to the scientific team responsible for protein expression and purification.

Role Responsibilities

• Production of plasmid DNA to support transient recombinant protein expression.
• Conducting routine molecular biology techniques including cell transformations, day cultures, bacterial cultures, Gibson assembly, and digestions.
• Maintaining reagent and DNA inventory.
• Operate and maintain automated liquid handlers for plasmid purification, as well as downstream QC applications like NGS and DNA normalizations.
• Conducting routine DNA characterization and quality control testing using techniques such as gel electrophoresis, fragment analysis, nanodrop, endotoxin testing, and preparation of samples for sequencing analysis (Sanger and NGS).
• Maintaining daily work records in an organized electronic lab notebook. The candidate should also be proficient in using an online database for inventory management.
• Effectively communicating with team members to meet strict schedules and deadlines

Required Skills:

• Production of plasmid DNA
• Conducting routine molecular biology techniques
• Maintaining reagent and DNA inventory.

Preferred Skills:

• Handling Automations
• Familiarity NGS "Nanopore"

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Golden Gate or Gibson assembly

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