Bayside Solutions
Research Associate III, Strain Engineering
Bayside Solutions, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Research Associate III, Strain Engineering
Bayside Solutions, Inc.
is hiring a Research Associate III to engineer and optimize yeast for the production of valuable plant natural products for the pharmaceutical industry. The role is part of an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and enthusiastic team that requires high flexibility, creativity, and initiative. Candidates should be strong leaders and team players with a passion for learning and contributing to cross‑functional projects.
Base Pay Range Hourly: $45.00/hr – $55.00/hr
Salary: $93,600 – $114,400 per year (W2 Contract)
Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate scientific hypotheses, construct new yeast strains, and test modifications to increase production of plant natural products.
Apply molecular biology techniques for design, construction, transformation, and screening of genetically engineered microbial strains and enzyme libraries in bacteria and yeast.
Design and construct custom DNA sequences (plasmids, linear DNA, gene libraries) for the above via standard workflows in E. coli and yeast.
Develop and execute cell‑based assays for strain assessment and functional characterization of novel proteins according to internal procedures.
Facilitate scheduling and coordination of complex multi‑day experimental schedules and workflows.
Analyze data, document, and present results and ideas clearly.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
B.A./B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, engineering, or related disciplines with five or more years of relevant laboratory experience.
Proficiency with molecular biology and genetic engineering methods, including PCR, primer design, genomic DNA/plasmid DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, restriction digest, cloning, DNA sequencing, strain verification by PCR analysis, and experimental troubleshooting.
Proficiency with DNA construction, assembly, and transformation into E. coli and S. cerevisiae.
Experience with culturing microbial organisms in microtiter plates and shake flasks.
Familiarity with microbial metabolism and/or metabolic pathway databases (e.g., KEGG).
Experience with yeast cultivation and genetic manipulation (transformations, genomic modifications) is required; experience with CRISPR/Cas systems is a plus.
Ability to work under deadlines with good time‑management skills.
Capability to manage and organize multiple ongoing multi‑day workflows, including scheduling instrumentation, preparing reagents and materials, and interfacing and communicating within and across interdisciplinary teams.
Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and flexible enough to work and communicate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Desired Skills and Experience (Keywords) Strain engineering, yeast engineering, plant natural products, pharmaceutical industry, molecular biology, genetic engineering, PCR, primer design, genomic DNA isolation, plasmid DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, restriction digest, cloning, DNA sequencing, strain verification, DNA assembly, E. coli transformation, S. cerevisiae transformation, microbial culturing, microtiter plates, shake flasks, microbial metabolism, metabolic pathway databases, KEGG, yeasts, CRISPR/Cas, cell‑based assays, enzyme libraries, protein characterization, laboratory workflows, experimental design, data analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, project coordination, time management.
Bayside Solutions, Inc.
is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Candidates must qualify as a W2 employee.
We may collect your personal information during the application process. Please reference our
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is hiring a Research Associate III to engineer and optimize yeast for the production of valuable plant natural products for the pharmaceutical industry. The role is part of an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and enthusiastic team that requires high flexibility, creativity, and initiative. Candidates should be strong leaders and team players with a passion for learning and contributing to cross‑functional projects.
Base Pay Range Hourly: $45.00/hr – $55.00/hr
Salary: $93,600 – $114,400 per year (W2 Contract)
Duties and Responsibilities
Formulate scientific hypotheses, construct new yeast strains, and test modifications to increase production of plant natural products.
Apply molecular biology techniques for design, construction, transformation, and screening of genetically engineered microbial strains and enzyme libraries in bacteria and yeast.
Design and construct custom DNA sequences (plasmids, linear DNA, gene libraries) for the above via standard workflows in E. coli and yeast.
Develop and execute cell‑based assays for strain assessment and functional characterization of novel proteins according to internal procedures.
Facilitate scheduling and coordination of complex multi‑day experimental schedules and workflows.
Analyze data, document, and present results and ideas clearly.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
B.A./B.S. or M.S. in molecular biology, microbiology, biology, chemistry, engineering, or related disciplines with five or more years of relevant laboratory experience.
Proficiency with molecular biology and genetic engineering methods, including PCR, primer design, genomic DNA/plasmid DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, restriction digest, cloning, DNA sequencing, strain verification by PCR analysis, and experimental troubleshooting.
Proficiency with DNA construction, assembly, and transformation into E. coli and S. cerevisiae.
Experience with culturing microbial organisms in microtiter plates and shake flasks.
Familiarity with microbial metabolism and/or metabolic pathway databases (e.g., KEGG).
Experience with yeast cultivation and genetic manipulation (transformations, genomic modifications) is required; experience with CRISPR/Cas systems is a plus.
Ability to work under deadlines with good time‑management skills.
Capability to manage and organize multiple ongoing multi‑day workflows, including scheduling instrumentation, preparing reagents and materials, and interfacing and communicating within and across interdisciplinary teams.
Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and flexible enough to work and communicate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Desired Skills and Experience (Keywords) Strain engineering, yeast engineering, plant natural products, pharmaceutical industry, molecular biology, genetic engineering, PCR, primer design, genomic DNA isolation, plasmid DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis, restriction digest, cloning, DNA sequencing, strain verification, DNA assembly, E. coli transformation, S. cerevisiae transformation, microbial culturing, microtiter plates, shake flasks, microbial metabolism, metabolic pathway databases, KEGG, yeasts, CRISPR/Cas, cell‑based assays, enzyme libraries, protein characterization, laboratory workflows, experimental design, data analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, project coordination, time management.
Bayside Solutions, Inc.
is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Candidates must qualify as a W2 employee.
We may collect your personal information during the application process. Please reference our
CCPA Privacy Policy .
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