Senior/Principal Scientist, Synthetic Biology

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test microbial biosensors for target molecules of interest
• Biosensors for target molecules with no known regulators using RNA-sequencing and genome-mining approaches
• Improve existing biosensors via protein engineering, directed evolution, and screening-based approaches
• Collaborate with Microbiology team to identify synthetic biology solutions to support successful biosensor deployment in the target environment
• Interface with leadership team to refine select program’s technical strategies
• Ensure timely delivery of goals for set milestones
• Clearly present scientific findings in cross-functional project team meetings
• Document processes, SOPs, and results in an Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) system

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology (or related field) and a minimum of 2+ years of industry experience
• Demonstrated success in microbial engineering with a proven track record of sensor development, preferably with experience engineering microbes for function outside of a lab environment
• Expertise in DNA design and assembly of complex plasmids
• Depth of knowledge of current technologies used for identifying and screening novel microbial biosensors, including transcriptomics- and bioinformatics-based approaches
• Experience with engineering non-model microbes and engineering microbes for function in complex non-lab environments is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and outside-of-the-box thinking
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Versatile and flexible scientist who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative lab environment