Scientist I, Molecular Biology post in Life Technologies, Bangalore

Education: 

Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology or other related life science discipline. 

Experience: 

Requires a minimum of 2 year laboratory experience in a working environment. Demonstrated ability to carry out scientific procedures and make recommendations for improvement required. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of scientific laboratory techniques, equipment and materials relating to one or more of the following: protein purification, tissue culture, protein expression in bacterial and mammalian cell culture systems, and protein analysis strongly preferred. Good problem solving skills necessary. 

Key knowledge includes: 

Protein purification methods such as Affinity, Ion Exchange, Hydrophobic Interaction, Size Exclusion chromatography PCR, gene cloning, DNA sequence analysis Protein expression and analysis Mammalian cell culture, transfection, bioassay Bacterial techniques, fermentation

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Scientist II, Structural Biology USA, California, Palo Alto

We are seeking a highly motivated structural biologist to participate in projects related to protein and metabolic engineering.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with experience in aspects of structure determination using x-ray crystallography from crystallization, multiple wavelength phasing, through refinement. In addition the successful candidate will have the ability to communicate these results and their significance in oral and written form to members of multiple disciplinary project teams. The successful candidate is expected work as an independent scientist as a member of a project team focused on developing products that offer value added solutions to critical opportunities in industrial biotechnology. The position is ideally suited for the individual interested in relating structure to function to obtain commercial products.

You are degree qualified with the following:

• PhD with research focused on structure determination with at least two years additional postdoctoral experience.
  
• Experience in utilizing bioinformatics and computer modeling to relate structure to function is also highly desirable.
  
• Ability to excel in a collaborative environment.
  
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to work within a multidisciplinary team are also required.
  
• The successful candidate must be motivated, creative, have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, and be capable of working independently or in a collaborative setting.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are highly desirable
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application deadline is 31 March 2008.

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Scientist II, Molecular Biology USA, California, Palo Alto

You will work with a motivated group of biochemists, molecular biologists, and biochemical engineers to dissect, understand and control metabolic processes for the conversion of renewable resources to commodity chemicals.

We are looking for a talented molecular biologist with a background in bacterial physiology to join a team of scientists working on pathway engineering of microorganisms to make chemical products from renewable resources. The successful candidate will be creative and innovative and enjoy working as an integral part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You will work with a motivated group of biochemists, molecular biologists, and biochemical engineers to dissect, understand and control metabolic processes for the conversion of renewable resources to commodity chemicals. You must have experience in pathway engineering or systems biology. You should have experience in bacterial molecular biology and physiology, and a working knowledge of biochemistry. You should be a creative, motivated, self-starter, capable of working both independently and interacting in a dynamic collaborative team environment with biochemists and fermentation engineers. The candidate should have excellent communication and written skills, supervisory skills would be an asset.

You are degree qualified with at least 2 years of additional practical lab experience in an academic, pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting. The requirements for the position are as follows:
Ph.D. in bacterial physiology, molecular biology or systems biology.
At least 2 years Post-doctoral or practical lab experience in the above areas in academic or industrial lab environment.
The successful candidate should have excellent molecular biology skills, working knowledge of bacterial physiology, computer skills, some biochemistry background desirable.
Ability to excel in a collaborative environment.
Excellent communication skills and the desire to work within a multidisciplinary team are also required.
The successful candidate must be motivated, creative, have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, and be capable of working independently or in a collaborative setting.
Strong analytical and organizational skills are highly desirable

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application deadline is 31 March 2008.

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