WANTED:Scientist, Molecular Technology and HT Processes, Cambridge MA

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Scientist, Molecular Technology and HT Processes



Codon Devices is seeking an innovative and highly motivated molecular biologist to join the Process Development group, as a Senior Research Associate, or Scientist, to build the next generation DNA Factory. This interdisciplinary position will develop new techniques, assays and automation for low-cost, high throughput gene synthesis



The candidate should have a deep desire to develop new skills, a proven record to deliver on projects, and ideally a background in high throughput liquid handling (such as Tecan, Beckman or Velocity11), analysis automation (HPLC or electrophoresis), or computer programming. In addition to several years of molecular biology experience, understanding of and desire to work with the most advanced tools in the industry is highly desirable.



Responsibilities:

- Work with the Process Development team to create new protocols for the production pipeline.

- Create new DNA assembly methods, and develop assays for their improvement.

- Pursue advanced technologies, such as multiplexed, ultra-high throughput oligonucleotide synthesis, sequencing and microfluidics.

- Be equally comfortable at the bench or the keyboard.

- Organize and analyze high throughput data with tools such as Excel, JMP and SAS. - Create data-driven plans and goals for future development that may require significant resources.



Qualifications:

This position demands extraordinary organizational, creative, and quantitative skills. MS in relevant field with 3 years of experience or PhD in relevant field. Extensive experience with DNA manipulations in cloning, gene assembly, or analysis with high throughput sequencing, DNA microarrays or HPLC. Familiarity with high throughput liquid handlers or analysis equipment, and data analysis with software packages such as Excel and JMP.

If you are interested in career opportunities at Codon Devices, please forward your resume with a cover letter to:



E-mail: [email protected]

Mailing address:
Codon Devices, Inc.
ATTN: Human Resources
One Kendall Square
Building 300, Third Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
Fax: 617-995-7970



Codon Devices is a privately-held biotechnology company focused on enabling commercial applications of synthetic biology. Codon Devices' proprietary synthesis and design technologies improve the productivity, throughput and flexibility of its industrial, pharmaceutical and academic customers in a paradigm shift to what the company calls Constructive Biology? The company's focus is on developing and delivering high-value products and design services in a variety of application areas, including engineered gene libraries, engineered cells that produce novel pharmaceuticals, improved vaccines, agricultural products, and biorefineries for the production of industrial chemicals and Bio-energy. Codon Devices' BioFAB?platform uses sophisticated informatics, robotics and sequencing technologies to accurately synthesize genetic codes orders of magnitude more rapidly and cost-effectively than other currently available technology. Codon Devices is currently scaling the platform to design and construct engineered genetic devices hundreds of kilobases to megabases in length.