Scientist II/Senior Scientist I: Protein Chemistry

Duties & Responsibilities:

Purify and characterize proteins, both native and heterologous expressed, to determine similarity to the native protein including post-translational modifications
Independently execute tasks including development of new assays, setting up new methods for protein characterization, regular sample handling, and developing analytical methods
Development of methods to characterize protein functionality
Contributing to the discovering of connections between genotypes and key phenotypes of filamentous fungi, to develop improved strains
Characterization of secretome and proteome of wild type, engineered and improved strains
Working with molecular biology team to develop strategies to engineer filamentous fungi to produce products of interest
Working well in teams to develop new technology and products you’d never achieve on your own
Provide data-driven insights to solve technical challenges
Conduct bench-top work, and analyze, summarize present scientific outcomes
Provide accurate, clear, and concise reports on R&D activities

Position Requirements:

BS, MS or PhD in Protein Chemistry, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related technical field
The specific job level offered will depend on qualifications. As guidance, the Scientist II position requires a BS with 10+ years, MS with 5+ years or PhD with no experience. Positions at the Senior Scientist I level requires a Ph.D. degree with 2 – 5 years related experience
An innovative mind-set and can-do attitude coupled with an enthusiasm for engineering filamentous fungi for protein production
Contributed to strain improvement programs focused on protein expression, metabolic engineering or other applied objectives
Knowledge of protein structure and function properties
Expertise in protein purification and structural analysis
Expertise characterizing proteins for glycosylation
Experience in quantifying and characterizing heterologous produced proteins is preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills
Attention to details and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Comfortable working in a start-up environment
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

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