Description:

In this platform in StL, the consultant will be focused on finding resistant traits and gene discovery/mutations. They want to measure resistance to substances as they are introduced to the product. This is a start-up environment that centers on project based R&D. The role will be sitting here in St. Louis, partnering with another biologist that's more focused on the molecular aspects of the projects. They want to partner with a Microbiologist that will spend 90% of their time in the wet lab. They will be responsible for measuring antibiotic and bacterial resistance- use IC50 assays and aseptic technique. They will transform the cells and measure IC50 (Half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) is the most widely used and informative measure of a drug's efficacy. It indicates how much drug or other substance is needed to inhibit a biological process by half, thus providing a measure of potency of an antagonist.) They will move from project to project over the course of time.

Develop and conduct research experiments related with microbiological and basic molecular biological assays, including registration of raw data and experiment results, following standard operating procedures, quality control procedures and LIMS system.

Strong candidates will have a track record of running experiments relating to microbiological and molecular biological techniques, working in a fast-paced startup environment and an eagerness to develop their own technical skills so they can best interact interface with our systems.

Duties and responsibilities

● Responsible for performing both standardized and non-standardized experiment protocols related with antimicrobial and preservative experiments, IC50 assays, general microbiological techniques and molecular biology techniques.

● Performs analysis of data collected and maintains detailed reports for future reference.

● Verifies the correctness of the data submitted and makes recommendations based on these analyses.

● Solves practical problems relating to difficulties with equipment or experimental techniques.

● Demonstrates creativity and resourcefulness in proactively identifying and proposing solutions to issues that may arise during experiment development.

● Directly interacts with both, on-site and remote company staff, for the furthering of research projects.

● Demonstrates capability to follow LIMS procedure and anticipate supply and reagents needs.

● Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

Microbiology, Biology, IC50, aseptic technique, assay, Molecular biology, PCR

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Microbiology industry experience required- at least about a year but ideally 2-5 years

• IC50 assay and experience measuring antibiotic resistance/bacterial resistance required (see definition above)

• Experience with aseptic technique required

• Exposure to molecular bio also helpful (basic PCR, DNA extractions)

• Open to either crop science or pharmaceutical industry background - industry experience is important and would trump academic

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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