Develop and apply assays to quantify microbial protein secretion in a ultra-high throughput manner.
Develop and apply assays to characterize enzymatic activities in a ultra-high throughput manner.
Optimize strain screenings in microfluidic systems.
Screen strains in deep well plate format, analyze results, and improve plate screening model.
Optimize growth conditions of microorganisms in multi-well plates to match performance in bioreactors
Write experimental protocols for new methods.
Data analysis, statistical analysis, and data reporting.
Work in a team, being proactive in your work, seeking opportunities to build your understanding, and contributing to a collegial environment.
Maintain timely and thorough documentation of work.
Maintain a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
REQUIREMENTS
B.S. in microbiology, biochemistry, or related field with 2+ years of detection chemistry related experience.
Candidate must possess a high level of technical aptitude, excellent communication, organization, and collaborative skills, and demonstrated ability to innovate, troubleshoot, and thrive in a dynamic cross-functional team environment.
Experience with biochemical assay development.
Experience with bioanalytical assays including PAGE, Western Blot, ELISA and Plate Reader Assays.
Experience with handling and cultivation of microbial organisms ideally including filamentous fungi.
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
Maintain a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
Capable of high performance in independent work and in team setting.
Strong desire to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn new skills and proactively solve problems.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
Experience with flow cytometry is desirable
Experience with fluorescence microscopy is desirable.
Experience with JMP or other statistical software is desirable.
Experience with Python, R, or other programming language is desirable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position is located in a mix of typical laboratory, workshop and kitchen environments, and requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures and lighting.