Microbial Discovery Biologist Contractor

over 2 years ago
Full time role
Boston, MA, US... more
Boston, MA, US... more

Company

Joyn Bio is a joint venture between Ginkgo Bioworks and Leaps by Bayer, founded to solve the urgent agriculture challenges ...

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Job Description

Joyn Bio is a joint venture between Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks dedicated to addressing unmet needs in agriculture by applying synthetic biology approaches to engineer microbes.

Objective

  • This contract role is responsible for in vitro and in planta testing of potential chassis microbes

Responsibilities

  • Aid in the execution of in vitro and in planta colonization experiments at the Boston site. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: Understanding the Experimental Design, Setup, Maintenance, Harvest
  • Work with other PMI Boston Team Members to execute experiments for HTP Screening Pipeline. 
  • Work with Data Science Team to standardize data collections and analysis to speed throughput.
  • Participate in group meetings and provide input for improvement of assays, data collection and data analysis.

Training/Experience

  • B.S. degree in related field and 0-2 years experience in the life sciences. 
  • Experience with basic microbiological tasks such as sterile technique. 
  • Experience with molecular biology (DNA extraction & sequencing) a plus. 
  • Experience with the execution of plant experiments a plus.
  • Demonstrated creativity, inner drive and a commitment to scientific excellence.
  • Passion for Joyn Bio’s mission and approach.

Organizational

  • This is a 6 month contract role through a partner agency

Location

  • This contract position will be based at our Boston, Massachusetts site.
Joyn Bio is committed to treating all applicants fairly without discrimination. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law.

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