Research Associate II - Screening

about 3 years ago
Full time role
San Francisco, CA, US... more
San Francisco, CA, US... more

Company

Perfect Day is a biotechnology company committed to transforming the global food system by developing dairy products made without animals. ...

View Company Profile

Job Description

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

  • 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.

Similar jobs





Perfect Day is a biotechnology company committed to transforming the global food system by developing dairy products made without animals. ...

View Company Profile

Similar jobs