Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Portland, Oregon, United States Birch Biosciences Full time
[Full Time] Research Associate/Senior Research Associate at Birch Biosciences (United States) | BEAMSTART Jobs

Research Associate/Senior Research Associate

Birch Biosciences United States
Date Posted
31 Oct, 2022
Work Location
Portland, OR, United States
Salary Offered
Not Specified
Job Type
Full Time
Experience Required
1+ years
Remote Work
No
Stock Options
No
Vacancies
1 available
Birch Biosciences is a startup company based in Portland, Oregon that engineers enzymes for plastic recycling.

Engineered enzymes act as molecular scissors to break down plastic polymers in a high yield, circular process that enables manufacture of high quality, 100% recycled plastic products.

Our bio-enzymatic recycling process is low cost, high yield, and reduces CO2 emissions by > 50%. Plastic demand is expected to triple by 2050, so our plastic problem is only going to get worse unless we do something about it

Were looking for a research associate to help support Birch scientists as we develop a novel protein engineering strategy to enable iterative development of high performance enzymes.


Specific job responsibilities include:
Culture and characterize microbes isolated from environmental samples
Perform standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, DNA cloning using Gibsonor Golden Gate or similar techniques, and E. coli transformation
Perform Sanger and next generation sequencing and analyze sequencing data
Perform protein engineering and protein expression experiments
Operate analytical assays to characterize proteins of interest
Collect experimental data, perform data analyses, and write experimental reports todocument findings
Order lab supplies, make laboratory media and buffers, and maintain laboratoryequipment
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field
1+ year of laboratory experience
A good understanding of bioinformatics, with programming (Python) and workingknowledge of statistics
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Passion for solving hard technical problems
Were committed to creating opportunities for applicants from diverse backgrounds that cancontribute to our mission. If you dont have all of the pre-requisite skills, experience or degrees,please send us an applicationwed love to evaluate your skills and see if there is an opportunityfor us to work together
About Birch Biosciences

We recycle plastic using engineered enzymes

Company Size:

  • 10 People
Year Founded:

2021

Country:
United States

Company Status:
Actively Hiring

Looking for Partners

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Raising Funds

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