Lead Technician, Life Sciences Biotechnology - San Diego, CA

dsm-firmenich • San Diego, CA

4d • $75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Technician to support the biosynthetic discovery of novel natural ingredients. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with world-class experts in synthetic biology, chemistry, natural fractionation, analytical, and data sciences.

Requirements

• B.S. with 1–2 years of relevant experience, or M.S. in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with DNA assembly/cloning, microbial strain engineering, DNA/protein sequence software and databases.
• Experience with protein expression and enzyme activity assays.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new techniques and develop new skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technically diverse projects, with flexibility and independence in both planning & execution of experiments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical results.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily laboratory experiments in biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology, including shared laboratory maintenance.
• Work with plasmid/genomic DNA and proteins, including sequence analysis.
• Play a major role in enzyme production and screening.
• Perform routine small-molecule analyses using LC-MS and GC-MS.
• Contribute to developing new biochemical techniques; analyze data and write technical reports.
• Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary research team while adhering to internal Health Safety & Environment (HS&E) standards and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level