Research Associate Protein

Job Summary:

Zymo Research is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join Protein Group a multidisciplinary research team focused on protein engineering enzyme discovery and assay development.

The successful candidate will work on the development of cutting-edge enzyme-based products. Key responsibilities will include expressing purifying and assaying enzyme variants. As a Research Associate you will also assist in the optimization of enzyme-based kit protocols and workflows. This role offers the opportunity to directly translate your research from the benchtop to consumer products.

Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and conduct scientific experiments for product development performance troubleshooting and protocol optimization.
• Analyze and interpret data to obtain insights into project progress.
• Provide recommendations to the team leader on the next steps of the assigned projects.
• Keep current with literature pertaining to the project and apply relevant findings to ongoing research projects.
• Work closely with internal subject matter experts product managers application marketing and manufacturing on technical details and optimization.
• Present research findings internally and externally through reports publications and scientific conferences.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation and platform development.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or higher in molecular biology biology biochemistry genetics life sciences or related field.
• Experience performing enzyme-based molecular biology biochemistry and cell biology techniques including PCR qPCR gel electrophoresis cloning nucleic acid purification etc.
• Experience with microbial cell culture techniques including media preparation inoculation culturing conditions and harvesting.
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification.
• A proven track record of designing executing analyzing documenting and troubleshooting laboratory experiments.
• Demonstrates well-developed written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and NGS library preparation
  
  

About Us:

Since its inception in 1994 Zymo Research has been proudly serving the scientific community by providing innovative reliable and high-quality research tools and products. Whether its DNA RNA epigenetics microbiomics protein or yeast-based research our philosophy remains the same: To provide the highest quality products in the industry while ensuring they are both simple to use and reliable in their performance.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orange County Register inand named a Top Workplace USA in 2023 Zymo Research continues to be a vibrant community where employees thrive feel connected and are inspired by their work. If you are passionate about contributing to scientific advancement and want to be part of an exceptional team in a dynamic growing company wed love to hear from you!

Compensation Benefits and Perks:

The estimated base compensation range for this position is $64480 - $70304 a year at the time of posting. Actual compensation details will be provided in writing at the time of offer if applicable and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation including geographic location experience knowledge skills abilities and other job permitted factors.

Zymo Research also offers competitive benefits and perks including:

• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance Coverages
• EAP Sessions
• Vacation Time plus Company Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Generous 401(K) with matching
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Complimentary fruit snacks and beverages
• Complimentary catered lunches on Thursdays
• Complimentary EV Charging
• Cell phone stipend

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Zymo Research welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. These include sex age color race religion marital status national origin ancestry sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression physical & mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status or any other protected status as defined by federal state or local law.

Location:

Onsite Zymo Research Operations- 2961 Dow Ave Tustin CA 92780

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