Tasks

We want you to help us build the next generation of genetically modified cellular sensors. You can help us achieve the following :

• Understand native pathways of interest and possible bottlenecks when implemented in non native cell types using simulations and modeling tools.
• Design and implement synthetic pathways to achieve specific performance features, such as faster signaling, increased signal-to-noise, shortened refractory period, etc.
• Collaborate with protein engineers and experimenters to include in your designs synthetic proteins with enhanced interaction and activity, altered targeting to specific sub-cellular locations, increased stability, etc…
• Communicate and transfer validated pathways to cell line engineers.

Qualifications and skills

• Ph.D. with a strong background in Synthetic Biology, System Biology, Pathway engineering or similar.
• 3+ years laboratory experience, preferably in the industry, in engineering pathways.
• Experience in team leadership, with prior customer-facing experience.
• An effective team player with excellent oral communication skills to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. You are an excellent experimentalist with a demonstrated track-record of productivity.
• 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 with a clear focus and direction.
• Integrity and a can do attitude.

Offer

Our offer includes:

• 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.