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Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, Molecular Biology (south san francisco)
By | February 4, 2010
Research Associate/Sr. Research Associate, Molecular Biology - Protein Expression/Purification
Sutro Biopharma, Inc., located in South San Francisco, is a biopharmaceutical company that uses its patented OCFS protein synthesis technology to develop next-generation protein therapeutics for the treatment of human disease. This commercially scalable technology overcomes important limitations associated with mammalian, yeast, and bacterial systems and allows for faster screening and selection of product candidates without the need to develop cell lines. Sutro is applying its technology to the development of next-generation, non-native protein structures such as antibody fragments, single-chain antibodies, and other proteins with novel scaffolds. We are also working to provide novel functionalities to our core technology with a goal of further improving the therapeutic benefit of the products we make.
Sutro Biopharma, Inc. is expanding and is looking for energetic and talented individuals to join its multidisciplinary research and development team. You will be working to maximize our core technology and internal and collaborative product development initiatives in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a candidate with experience in molecular biology and protein purification. This individual will be responsible for producing RNA molecules and other molecules to support a small group of scientists using cell-free protein expression reactions to make novel proteins.
Qualifications:
B.S. degree, M.S. preferred, in Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 2-3 years lab experience.
Experience in PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, and/or RNA transcription, isolation, purification.
Knowledge and experience with protein expression and purification.
Experience with current chromatographic instrumentation, for macromolecular separations, and software, such as the Akta Explorer/Purifier and Agilent HPLCs.
Ability to think independently and work closely with other members of a small group.
A candidate who enjoys the challenges and excitement of a start-up environment.
Sutro provides a competitive benefits package that includes a choice of health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K plan, PTO, and stock options.
Please submit resumes for Req. #912 to jobs@sutrobio.com. Please visit our website at www.sutrobio.com for more information.
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