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Senior Research Associate, Infectious Diseases

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Location: Lexington, MA Posted Date: 5/3/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 919 Required Education: Bachelors Degree Areas of Expertise Desired: Research

Description

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly-motivated research associate to join our natural products group for the discovery of novel anti-infective compounds. The candidate will be responsible for characterization of Actinomycete strains using chemical and molecular fingerprinting. Additional responsibilities include fermentation of secondary metabolites in support of medicinal chemistry and drug development studies using shake flasks including titer improvement studies using design of experiments.
The candidate will also be responsible for executing whole cell and target based screens against small molecules and natural product extracts. The candidate will work as part of an integrated team to guide projects through assay development, screening and secondary assays. They will also be responsible for compiling and analyzing large datasets and presenting results to the project team.

Requirements

Minimum Basic Qualifications:
. B.S with 5-8 years industrial or academic experience in microbiology, biochemistry or equivalent
. Enthusiastic professional with substantial hands on experience in a BL-2 laboratory environment.
. Experience in microbial fermentation, secondary metabolite extraction.
. Ability to compile and interpret data from a variety of sources and summarize results to the project team.
. Responsible for planning for the next set of experiments and identification novel and innovative solutions.
. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds is a must
. Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
. M.S. plus 2-5 years industrial or academic experience in microbiology, biochemistry or equivalent.
. Experience in large scale microbial fermentation
. Experience in laboratory automation, screening, data analysis and troubleshooting.
. Able to independently conduct a broad range of complex techniques within their discipline, and demonstrate and/or teach basic skills to others within group.

Competencies:
. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas, data, and concepts, while adjusting one's style based upon the audience
. Proficient at approaching problems/risks/issues with professionalism, confidence and decisiveness
. Actively expresses thoughts and ideas when comfortable or during challenging circumstances
. Engages in active problem-solving and driving issues to resolution
. Actively expresses thoughts and ideas when comfortable or during challenging circumstances
. Ability to prioritize and deliver against competing priorities

Work Environment:
. BL2 level laboratory
. Normal business hours, but may occasionally require off-hours duties

Physical Demands:
. Lifting of items up to 20 pounds
. Routine laboratory activities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily within the context of the representative work environment and physical demands described above. Likewise, qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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