Molecular Biology Scientist

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Molecular Biology Scientist with strong expertise in molecular biology and cell culture to support reagent generation and workflow execution. This individual will play a critical role in generating DNA reagents at scale through cloning, purification, sequencing, and quality control activities while supporting high-throughput molecular biology workflows. The successful candidate will contribute to virus generation, insect cell culture operations, and automated laboratory workflows used to support antibody and protein tool discovery.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on molecular biology experience with an ability to operate within high-throughput environments utilizing plate-based workflows, automation technologies, and established laboratory processes.

Key Responsibilities: Molecular Biology -Use automated liquid handling and other laboratory automation platforms to support high-throughput molecular biology workflows, including cloning, bacterial transformation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA normalization, and quality control. -Use laboratory information systems and software tools to track sequence information, plate maps, and QC results. -Perform routine DNA quality analysis using gel electrophoresis, LabChip, and sequencing methods.

Virus Generation -Perform suspension insect cell culture activities supporting protein and antigen generation. -Generate, maintain, and deliver Baculovirus/BacMam viral stocks.

• Perform cell culture, transfection, and viral reagent generation according to established procedures.
• Conduct routine assays to assess virus production and viral reagent quality.

High-Throughout Workflow Execution -Execute plate-based molecular biology workflows in a high-throughput environment. -Handle and process molecular biology plates for cloning, construct generation, and screening activities.

Skills and Requirements

-Master's degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Protein Sciences, or related scientific discipline. -Hands-on experience performing molecular biology techniques in a laboratory environment. -Demonstrated experience with: -DNA cloning -Plasmid preparation and purification

• DNA sequencing review and analysis -Experience working with plate-based high-throughput molecular biology workflows. -Experience with insect cell culture. -Experience operating Tecan automation platforms. -Experience with Baculovirus and/or BacMam virus generation.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].