Assay Development Scientist GRIPMolecular Saint Paul, MN, USA Full time $80-100k (Monthly) 2 views New Apply for this position Back to job Save Share this job Tweet Share Share Share Share Assay Development Scientist GRIPMolecular Apply for this position Back to job

Company Summary:

GRIP Molecular Technologies, Inc. is a CRISPR diagnostics startup on the fast track to developing a molecular detection device for use in point-of-need and point-of-care settings for the rapid identification of disease-causing pathogens. For the Assay Development Scientist position, we are looking for an experienced and highly passionate scientist who wants to join a fast-paced start-up aiming to transform medical diagnostics.

Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on laboratory experiments including enzyme assays, protein expression and purifications using an E. coli chassis.
• Perform and optimize enzyme assays and validate performance using a variety of analytical methods (colorimetric, lateral flow assays, etc.)
• Actively participate as a member of the product development team.
• Maintain a thorough electronic lab notebook, and present data in weekly group meetings.
• General lab maintenance as required.

Requirements:

• PhD degree in a relevant field (e.g. molecular biology, protein engineering, biochemistry, or similar) with 0-1 years of hands-on laboratory experience or Master's degree in a relevant field with ≥1 year of full-time hands-on laboratory research experience. o Post-bac candidates with exceptional, proven laboratory experience will also be considered.
• Highly capable of performing protein workflows independently.
• Experience with protein expression and purification (e.g. IMAC, IEX, HIC, SEC, etc.) in E. coli is required.
• Experience with rigorous enzyme assays (e.g. ELISA, colorimetric, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in design and execution of enzyme assays.
• Experience with bioconjugation chemistry (e.g. maleimide-thiol, NHS-amine, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience with biomolecule (e.g. enzymes, peptides, etc.) surface immobilization is a plus.
• Experience with lateral flow assays is a plus.
• Ability to optimize and troubleshoot difficult/complex experimental protocols.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, and interpret the results of experiments.
• Experience and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong scientific communication skills.
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