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Senior HTS Biologist / Automation Engineer

 
Tasks
 
Koniku maintains a large receptor library used for compound screening. As we grow we need to expand our screening capabilities and improve upon the existing process. You can help us achieve the following :
  • Identify, develop, optimize and deploy new high-throughput screening assays to generate high quality and reproducible data.
  • Chose and assemble robotic equipment and configure software for complete automation of our HTS assays.
  • Work collaboratively with scientists, automation, and software engineers to build efficient, automated laboratory work flows in support of high throughput screening solutions.
  • Work with cross-functional project teams to develop and deploy tools (both laboratory and analysis) to support screening of different molecules or phase states.
 
 
Qualifications and skills
  • PhD or demonstrable equivalent at the interface of Life Sciences and Automation.
  • 3+ years laboratory experience, prior industry experience in automation and designing, developing, and executing HTS workflows.
  • You can quickly trouble-shoot technical difficulties, maintain excellent scientific records and clearly communicate your results to a non-scientific audience. We expect you to do some travel to our secondary sites and clients for extended periods as necessary (4 weeks total per year) – US, Europe, Asia and Africa.
  • You are keen to lead and mentor junior biologists and engineers with clarity.
  • Integrity and a can do attitude.
 
 
Offer
Our offer includes:
  • a salary range of $135k – $160k per year depending on qualification and degree of match with opportunities for very rapid advancement.
  • additional performance bonuses and stock options awarded.
  • comprehensive health benefits, catered meals served on site.
  • paid time off, choice between several vacation policy.
Earliest start date is immediately.
 
 
Application Process
Please send us:
  • a cover letter about what motivates you – no more than half a page.
  • a short description of the professional accomplishments you are most proud of and how you have approached technical challenges in the past.
  • a complete CV including a detailed publication list and your PhD thesis if applicable.
  • three references and their contact information. Please include one from your most recent job – if you can not provide it please explain why.
  • Optional – a detailed statement on your ideal work environment.
 
Additional Requirements
  • To conform to ITAR regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer; We hire for individual competence, retain on results, advance for excellence – no exceptions.
 
 
Send directly to cv@koniku.com
 
 
Note: Please do not expect a response for every job application, while we try our best to respond to every application or inquiry, ultimately we are unable to give detailed feedback to every application. We deeply appreciate your understanding.
 
 

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