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Research Associate
By | July 22, 2009
BioPhase Solutions specializes in recruiting top talented professionals for San Diego’s Scientific community. We are currently looking for a Research Associate to work for a leading San Diego biotechnology company.
Research Associate
The Research Associate will bring state of the art molecular biology/protein engineering skills to support further development of our proprietary technology and discovery efforts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
These include, but are not limited to:
-Design, construction and analysis of plasmids and gene libraries for directed evolution methods applied towards therapeutic monoclonal antibodies.
-Generate and optimize gene sequences for expression in bacterial, insect and mammalian expression systems.
-Carry out small and medium scale cell cultures for protein expression using transient and stable cell systems.
-Monitor new developments in relevant techniques and implement best practices, including training other team members.
-Analyze results of the data and prepare recommendations in which to proceed with the data.
-Prepare and maintain laboratory notebooks and/or computer files.
-Participate in project meetings and provide feedback on experimental work completed.
-Comply with established company policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety and environmental standards.
-Perform other duties as may be assigned.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
-Present project findings to internal and/or external groups.
-Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
The Research Associate will be a knowledgeable individual with a minimum of six plus years of related experience and proven success in a fast paced laboratory environment plus:
-Extensive molecular biology experience including plasmid design, PCR, mutatgenesis and current cloning techniques for single and combinatorial inserts.
-Understanding of expression vectors, oligonucleotide design and DNA sequence analysis is important.
-Antibody development and/or phage display experience is a plus.
-Recent experience with a smaller entrepreneurial environment is a definite asset.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate discipline with biotechnology and/or drug experience. Master of Science preferred.
This position is currently open to local candidates or candidates with set plans to relocate only. Please also visit www.biophaseinc.com to view additional opportunities in San Diego County!
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