Metabolic Engineering Research Associate I
About The Position
Recombia Biosciences, part of the Lesaffre Group, is seeking a Research Associate I to drive innovation in microbial solutions. This role involves designing and implementing genetic modifications in industrial yeast strains using high-throughput methodologies and robust assays to characterize engineered strains. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in yeast strain engineering, data analysis, and lab automation, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing a safe and collaborative work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bioengineering, Chemical engineering, or a related field
- One or more years of industry experience (especially in the areas of genome or metabolic engineering and industrial fermentation)
- One or more years of experience with genome editing of saccharomyces cerevisiae
- Experience in engineering yeast for the production of small molecules
- Direct experience in molecular biology (e.g. PCR, DNA purification, cloning, genome editing, DNA assembly, DNA sequencing) of yeast and bacteria
- Demonstrated skills to generate new hypotheses using existing data or scientific literature
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
- Design and introduce genetic modifications to industrial yeast strains using high-throughput methodologies
- Implement or coordinate robust phenotypic assays or other type of assays to characterize the resulting genetically engineered strains
- Interact frequently with leadership and collaborate with other research associates and scientists
- Leverage your strong background in molecular biology, microbial strain engineering, and high-throughput screening
- Apply your specialized expertise in statistics and data analysis to support research initiatives
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive the development of innovative microbial solutions
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, vision
- 401(k) with employer match
- 11 paid holidays
- Opportunities for continuous growth and development
- Ability to take on new challenges and collaborate across international business units
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
