Scientist - DNA Designer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with customers, commercial team members, and customer service to evaluate and assist in project design for BioXpTM pilot and synthetic DNA services.
• Manage DNA synthesis projects, including assessing feasibility, design modifications, quoting and manufacturing.
• Assist in screening sequences for biosecurity compliance.
• Engage and collaborate with team members at Codex DNA to help transfer new products and process improvements to the DNA services and Manufacturing teams.
• Document design and manufacturing results in relevant documents.
• Consistently demonstrate initiative and follow-through in implementing projects and tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cloning, DNA extraction, agarose-gel analysis, DNA purification; basic laboratory techniques, such as, media and buffer preparation, sterile techniques for propagating bacterial and yeast cultures; and Sanger Sequencing data analysis.
• in synthetic DNA synthesis, antibody design, or codon optimization highly desirable.
• Innovative in troubleshooting and working across cross-functional teams will be considered a highly favorable characteristic for this position.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and projects is expected.

Education Requirements:

• Ph.D in Life Sciences/Bioengineering or a related field with 1-3 years of relevant laboratory experience; or MS degree with 3-6 years of relevant laboratory experience.

Working Conditions:

• As a critical and essential role, the candidate must be willing and able to travel to the San Diego, CA office to report to work. We have protocols in place to provide a safe, socially distanced work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds required