Project Manager, Synthetic Biology

Role Summary

We are recruiting a Project Manager to join our Synthetic Biology team, working in collaboration with instrument and software engineers as we scale down synthetic biology workflows to the single-cell level on our platform to achieve high throughput, automated solutions for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

Generation of reagents, constructs and strains for testing synthetic biology systems
Working at the bench to test, dissect and understand existing assay systems
Design and develop novel assay systems that translate to the nano-scale
Working with cross-functional teams of other scientists to deploy and optimize new assays
Quickly come up to speed with established customer synthetic biology developmental assays
Collaborate directly with application development scientists and engineers to understand project goals, experimental design details and deliverables
Provide inventive workflow solutions for internal development teams, collaborators and customers
Present results effectively to management and development teams, with the ability to define clear actionable next steps

Basic Qualifications

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Microbiology, Synthetic Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or related field
Experience with yeast, fungi, prokaryotes and/or other microbial systems used to manufacture cellular products
Proficient with molecular biology techniques including cloning, PCR/qPCR, protein purification, DNA/RNA sample preparation, etc.
Excel at data driven process development and optimization and the ability to communicate findings
Demonstrated understanding of multiple plate-based assay methods for cellular product quantification
Experience with strain engineering and cell line development using the concept of synthetic biology or metabolic engineering
Ability to go “off-protocol” and invent new solutions to complex problems

Division

Synthetic biology

Location

New York, United States

Employment Type

Full-Time

Shift Work

H1B Sponsorship

Yes

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