Research Associate, Protein Discovery
- The Integrated Protein Discovery and Engineering group within Protein Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to contribute to binder generation and optimization efforts at Company's Thousand Oaks campus in California.
- The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team working on display technologies within large molecule discovery, and will contribute to executing and troubleshooting experimental workflows that support project milestones.
job type: Contract
salary: $25.00 - 29.85 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors responsibilities:
- Execute molecular biology workflows to construct libraries of protein variants for binder discovery using display technologies
- Contribute to the optimization and troubleshooting of selection and binding screens to identify candidate molecules
- Analyze and interpret experimental data to identify potential issues, and maintain clear, accurate documentation of experimental plans, procedures, and results
- Work independently on well-defined experiments while collaborating effectively within the project team
- Plan and execute assigned experiments within established workflows to meet project timelines and deliver high-quality data
qualifications:
- Bachelors degree with 2+ years of hands-on lab experience OR Masters degree with relevant lab experience
- Degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field
- Strong foundational molecular biology experience including:
- PCR
- Cloning
- DNA assembly
- Transformation techniques
- Experience working in a laboratory environment with strong documentation habits
- Strong Excel/data organization skills
- Ability to independently execute experiments after minimal training
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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