Strain Development Research Associate - Hanover, United States - Terragia Biofuel Incorporated

Description

Project:
Organism and process development for ethanol production via CBP using engineered thermophilic bacteria. A project is underway to develop anaerobic bacteria and fermentation systems for converting cellulose
- and hemicellulose-containing biomass to ethanol in an advanced CBP configuration. This involves using a defined consortium of engineered thermophilic anaerobic bacteria without thermochemical pretreatment, exogenous enzymes, or yeast. The workplan involves diagnosing the cause of performance limitations, overcoming these limitations via strain and fermentation process development, and technoeconomic analysis to guide our efforts and evaluate progress.


Expertise, _skills_.


Strain development. _Genetic engineering of bacteria, PCR, plasmid construction, microbiology, adaptive laboratory evolution, biochemical assays. Experience with genetics and isolation of non-model microbes is a plus._


Qualifications.
Bachelors or Masters degree in microbiology, chemical / biological engineering, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry or related fields. Relevant industry experience preferred. Demonstrated aptitude in the laboratory is essential. Experience and knowledge of state of the art cloning, genetic manipulation and screening is particularly sought.


General attributes.

• Collaborative goaloriented team playerwith independence and responsibility commensurate with level.
• Keep careful records and report outcomes to team members.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a sensible, adaptable, and innovative attitude.

Compensation. Industry-competitive for industrial biotechnology.


Levels. Research Associates at all levels of seniority with titles depending on education and experience.


Location. Rented facilities at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.


Pay:
$45, $80,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Genetics & Genomics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Hanover, NH 03755: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person