RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/MICROBIOLOGY AND PROTEIN BIOCHEMISTRY
Company: Evolved By Nature
Location: Needham
Posted on: September 3, 2024
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Job Description:
At Evolved By Nature we are creating new molecules for a
healthier future. Evolved By Nature is a mission-driven
organization that aims to generate novel molecules, bioharvested
from natural renewable resources to create products that advance
the health of people and the planet.
As part of the Evolved By Nature Research and Development team, we
are seeking a motivated and skilled Research Associate/Senior
Research Associate to contribute to work on our microbiology
projects (QC and discovery) and protein biochemistry projects. The
successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring bioburden
of materials (bacteria and fungi cultures at BSL1/BSL2) and
executing microbiology and protein biochemistry experiments and
maintaining lab inventory and electronic laboratory notebook. This
role offers the opportunity to work alongside experts in the field
and contribute to our mission of advancing biotechnology for a
sustainable future. Responsibilities:--- Growing bacteria and fungi
in specialized media to monitor bioburden in various materials---
Working in BSL2 microbiology lab adhering to safety protocols---
Execute biochemical and microbiological experiments and procedures
as instructed by the project leads.--- Maintenance and
decontamination of lab equipment--- Maintenance and monitoring of
laboratory chemical and consumables inventory and replenishing
it--- Preparing solutions and cell culture media --- Labelling and
proper disposal of hazardous materials--- Working in close
collaboration with the team--- Prepare detailed reports to share
during project team meetings and at group meetings--- Ensure
accurate record keeping of all research work, generate progress
reports and presentations in a timely manner--- Communication with
external CROs as needed
Qualifications:
Skills & Abilities:
Essential
--- Experience in microbial culture techniques, focusing on
bacteria and fungi--- Some technical foundation in protein
chemistry/biochemistry lab processes--- Good communication skills
with subject matter specialists and non-specialists--- Equally
comfortable working independently and with a team--- Proficiency
with Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) or Pages, Keynote
and Numbers
Desirable --- Experience working in a microbiology QC laboratory---
Experience with GraphPad Prism, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, NCBI,
RSCB --- Experience with microbial strain maintenance and genetic
manipulation techniques--- Experience with protein expression
systems/protein purification--- Familiarity with techniques such as
PCR, gel electrophoresis, and enzymatic assays--- Knowledge of data
analysis software or programming languages for data analysis---
Prior experience in maintaining laboratory inventory and ensuring
efficient workflow--- Experience with electronic lab notebook
Evolved By Nature is a chemical technology company creating new
molecules for a more sustainable future. We believe that the next
generation of products will advance the health of people and the
planet. We have developed molecules from our Activated Silk(tm)
technology to create natural, higher performing ingredients that
raise the quality and reduce the footprint of the products we need
and love. Science meets commerce at our new home, a cutting-edge
facility featuring state-of-the-art chemical laboratories, a
contemporary wellness center, and creative marketing studio. To
learn more about who we are, what we make, and where we work, visit
www.evolvedbynature.com.
Keywords: Evolved By Nature, Boston , RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/MICROBIOLOGY AND PROTEIN BIOCHEMISTRY, Other , Needham, Massachusetts
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