What your Job will Be like:

The selected candidate will support projects with DNA and gene synthesis, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA extraction/purification/sequencing, epigenetic profiling, genetic manipulation, cultivation, protein expression and purification from a wide range of bacteria, algae, plants, fungi, and mammalian cells. Supporting these operations will require experience developing distinct nucleic acid, protein, and infection assays.

This work will include any of the following routine, design, and development tasks:

Laboratory management
Microorganism culturing techniques
Molecular cloning, transformation, transfection, genetic engineering
Nucleic acid isolation, characterization, sequencing, and assays
Protein expression, purification, and assays
Cellular phenotype characterization
The candidate will gain valuable laboratory experience and demonstrate competency in a wide range of techniques for cellular manipulation and assay development.

Qualifications we Require:

Bachelor of Science degree in biology/microbiology/molecular biology/related field; or 8 years of equivalent combination of education and experience
2 or more years of experience in a biology/microbiology/molecular biology/related field lab
Experience with reagent/media preparations for cultivating bacteria/algae/plants/fungi/mammalian cells
Experience with molecular cloning, DNA/RNA extraction/purification/sequencing, transformation/transfection
Ability to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance
Qualifications we Desire:

Demonstrated familiarity with cultivating bacterial, algal, plant, fungal and mammalian cells
Demonstrated familiarity with genetic manipulation/epigenetic profiling from multiple microorganisms
Experience with DNA visualization software (ex. SnapGene, Benchling, etc)
Experience with developing protocols and mentoring junior lab members
Ability to add contributions to research publications
Ability to work on and keep a record of multiple tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team