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Starting pay: $45.00/hr
Key Responsibilities
Independently plan, design, and execute synthetic biology experiments to construct and prepare high quality nucleic acid material for mRNA vaccine production, including mRNA vaccine target development, DNA template production, QC, and data analysis.
Develop, evaluate, and implement new synthetic biology technologies and optimize existing techniques and workflows to meet objectives.
Collaborate with Automation engineers to automate gene synthesis workflows and meet high‑throughput requirements.
Utilize software tools to automate DNA design and NGS data analysis.
Function in highly collaborative cross‑functional teams.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
Mentor junior team members as needed.
This position is primarily lab‑based.
Qualifications
Ph.D. with ≥2 years post‑graduate experience in synthetic biology, including extensive expertise in oligo synthesis, sequence design, gene assembly, NGS library preparation, analysis, and process optimization.
Hands‑on molecular biology skills: oligo synthesizer, PCR, Gibson and Golden Gate assembly, Illumina and nanopore NGS platforms, automated liquid handler (Hamilton), etc.
Expertise in nucleic acid sequence analysis software (Geneious, Snapgene, Benchling, etc.) and programming skills (Python, SQL, R).
Strong analytical and molecular biology methods relevant to DNA work.
Desire to work in a team‑first, fast‑paced environment and efficiently solve problems.
Attention to detail and meticulous record‑keeping.
Experience in setting up research agreements and managing externalized research and technology transfer activities.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.
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Starting pay: $45.00/hr
Key Responsibilities
Independently plan, design, and execute synthetic biology experiments to construct and prepare high quality nucleic acid material for mRNA vaccine production, including mRNA vaccine target development, DNA template production, QC, and data analysis.
Develop, evaluate, and implement new synthetic biology technologies and optimize existing techniques and workflows to meet objectives.
Collaborate with Automation engineers to automate gene synthesis workflows and meet high‑throughput requirements.
Utilize software tools to automate DNA design and NGS data analysis.
Function in highly collaborative cross‑functional teams.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
Mentor junior team members as needed.
This position is primarily lab‑based.
Qualifications
Ph.D. with ≥2 years post‑graduate experience in synthetic biology, including extensive expertise in oligo synthesis, sequence design, gene assembly, NGS library preparation, analysis, and process optimization.
Hands‑on molecular biology skills: oligo synthesizer, PCR, Gibson and Golden Gate assembly, Illumina and nanopore NGS platforms, automated liquid handler (Hamilton), etc.
Expertise in nucleic acid sequence analysis software (Geneious, Snapgene, Benchling, etc.) and programming skills (Python, SQL, R).
Strong analytical and molecular biology methods relevant to DNA work.
Desire to work in a team‑first, fast‑paced environment and efficiently solve problems.
Attention to detail and meticulous record‑keeping.
Experience in setting up research agreements and managing externalized research and technology transfer activities.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.
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