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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory · 1 week ago

Post-Bachelors Research Associate, Synthetic Biology

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.50/hr - $35.77/hr

1+ years exp

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and innovation. They are seeking a Post-Bachelor Research Associate to join the Synthetic Biology team, where the candidate will develop genetic strategies for microbial functions and conduct high-throughput experiments in a collaborative environment.

Biomass EnergyEnergyGovernmentProduct ResearchSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop genetic strategies to control the environmental persistence of engineering microbial functions in the rhizosphere

Perform high-throughput experiments

Independently analyze and communicate research results to the principal investigator

Contribute to scientific manuscripts

Work closely with PNNL staff and external collaborators in a multi-disciplinary environment

Qualification

Molecular biologyMicrobiologyGenome engineeringBacterial cultureMolecular cloningCell density assaysAttention to detailCollaborationCommunication skillsOrganization skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree within the past 24 months or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a life science or engineering field in the last 24 months from an accredited college or university and 1+ years research experience in molecular biology, microbiology, or engineering

Degrees of interest include molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or a related field

Some combination of the following skills or experience are preferred: bacterial culture (soil isolates or other), molecular cloning (Restriction/Ligation, Gibson Assembly, Golden Gate Assembly), genome engineering (lambda Red, CRISPR-Cas9, CRISPRi), and cell density and fluorescence assays via microtiter plate reader or cytometer

Attention to detail, ability to work in a collaborative environment, and strong communication, organization, and documentation skills are expected