Biomedical Scientist / Microbiologist at Draper Labs in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Biomedical Scientist / Microbiologist

Job Location

US-MA-Cambridge

Requisition ID

2020-5022

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.


Equal Employment Opportunity
Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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Responsibilities

Draper's Synthetic Biology group is seeking a molecular biologist with expertise in nucleic acid detection assay development, viral and bacterial pathogen research, and cell culture systems. The candidate must possess extensive experience with nucleic acid manipulation in particular, as well as hands-on assay development experience and strong troubleshooting skills. Experience with protein engineering and expression, and associated analysis techniques, is also desired. The candidate must have experience in working with BSL2-level pathogenic organisms, with BSL3 experience a plus. Cell culture experience is also a plus.

In addition to extensive hands-on technical experience with nucleic acid detection assays, the candidate will have the following additional desired attributes:
CRISPR-based assay development
- Experience working with pathogen detection (viruses, bacteria, host biomarkers)
- Experience with mammalian cell culture systems
The potential candidate must thrive in a multidisciplinary team comprising skills in microfluidics, microfabrication, instrumentation, mechanical and electrical engineering, and more.

Responsibilities:

- Development of nucleic acid detection assays
- Development of viral and bacterial pathogen diagnostics
- Training colleagues on laboratory techniques
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

- MS or PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology or related discipline, and postdoctoral experience in a laboratory/R&D setting. Additionally, he/she will be a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in leading projects and working with collaborative teams on externally funded research programs is highly desired.
- The candidate must have the ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision, and be able to interface with all levels of internal management, as well as program sponsors and subcontractors.
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security Government security clearance requires proof of US citizenship.

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