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Scientist

Mindlance, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254

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Job Description: USA-Scientist II (Scientific) Duration :12+ Months possible of extension based on performance - Onsite Location : Waltham, MA As an experienced scientist, you will need to work independently and efficiently on Synthetic Biology including gene and oligo design, oligo synthesis, gene assembly, next generation sequencing and data analysis, nucleic acid purification and characterization, take lead in high throughput gene synthesis and plasmid production, process automation and protocol development, improvement of quality and throughput, problem solving etc. Key responsibilities for position About growing with us for winning with us In this role you will : • Independently plan, design, and execute synthetic biology experiments to construct and prepare high quality of nucleic acid material for mRNA vaccine production. Take part in mRNA vaccine target development, DNA template production, QC and data analysis. • Develop, evaluate, and implement new synthetic biology technology and optimize existing techniques and workflows to meet goals. • Collaborate with Automation engineers to automate the gene synthesis workflow, meet the high throughput requirements. • Utilize software tools to automate DNA designs, NGS data analysis. • Function in highly collaborative cross functional teams. • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations to management and other stakeholders. • Mentor junior team members as needed. • This will be primarily a lab-based position. Competencies / Requirements for position About you • Ph.D. with 2+ year of post-graduate experience in synthetic biology field with extensive experience in oligo synthesis, sequence design, gene assembly, NGS library prep, analysis and process optimization. • Desire to work in a team-first, fast-paced environment, learn new skills, and to efficiently solve problems. • Attention to detail & meticulous record keeping • Hands-on molecular biology skills in oligo synthesizer, PCR, Gibson and Golden Gate Assembly, Illumina and nanopore NGS platform, automated liquid handler Hamilton etc. • Expertise in nucleic acid sequence analysis software (Geneious, Snapgene, Benchling etc). Some experience in programing such as Python, SQL, R. • Expertise in analytical and molecular biology methods relevant to DNA work. • Contract research labs: setting up research agreements and managing externalized research and tech transfer activities EEO: “Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.” Seniority level

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