Phage Display Scientist

Job Description

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS is searching for a molecular biologist to play a key role in development and optimization of technologies that complement our client’s current ones. The candidate will be an integral member of an innovative, interdisciplinary team and will support discovery campaigns from library/reagent preparation through binder characterization.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Prepare reagents and biological materials supporting phage display selections: buffers, peptide/protein reagents, biotinylated proteins and library materials
• Support the build and execution of phage display selections, including routine molecular biology (cloning, PCR/qPCR, plasmid and DNA/RNA prep) and phage titration, pouring and handling of phage
• Perform downstream binding and functional assays for hit characterization, such as ELISA, MSD, etc
• Maintain detailed, well-organized experimental records in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN)

Qualifications

• B.S in Biology, Chemistry or a related field/M.S. in Biology, Chemistry or a related field with 0-2+ years of experience
• Strong hands-on experience in basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques

Additional Preferences

• Knowledge and experience with phage and/or mRNA display platforms
• Proficiency in cloning, PCR/qPCR, and DNA/RNA preparation and purification
• Experience with one or more binding/functional assay formats
• Knowledge and experience in cloning, cell-culture and protein expression & purification

Additional Information

• What we offer: Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career Development and continuing education opportunities
• Position is full-time, 8am - 5pm with occasional overtime required

About the Role

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories PSS is a global, award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients’ site dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.

Benefits

Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

Schedule

Full-time, 8am - 5pm with occasional overtime required