Research Scientist
- Employer
- CK Group
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts (US)
- Salary
- Up to $120,000 per year + Benefits
- Start date
- Apr 5, 2022
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- Discipline
- Engineering, Agriculture/Environmental Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Manufacturing & Production, Process, Science/R&D, Agricultural Science
- Required Education
- Masters Degree/MBA
- Position Type
- Full time
CK Group are seeking a Research Scientist, Metabolic Engineering to join the research and development team with a next generation industrial biotechnology company producing plant-based ingredients for a range of sectors including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Location:
This Research Scientist, Metabolic Engineering will be on a full time, permanent basis located in Cambridge, MA.
Role:
• Construct, test, and optimize biosynthetic pathways using various metabolic engineering and synthetic biology tools
• Apply knowledge of microbial physiology, biochemistry, and metabolism to improve titers, yields, and productivity of engineered strains
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary scientific team to implement experimental plans and achieve project goals
• Communicate results of experiments with colleagues
Requirements:
• Ph.D. in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related field
• Hands-on experience in genetic engineering tools, including cloning, pathway assembly, and chromosomal manipulation
• Expertise in microbial physiology and metabolism
Entitlement to work in the USA is essential. For more information or to apply for this Research Scientist, Metabolic Engineering position, please contact Hannah Oakley or Rob Angrave on +1 617 692 2948 or email USA@ckscience.com. Please quote 52878 in all communications.
Full Job Description will be available upon request.
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