Synthetic Biology Researcher

6 days ago


New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States MITRE Full time
Job Title: Synthetic Biology Researcher

MITRE is seeking a highly skilled Synthetic Biology Researcher to join our team. As a Synthetic Biology Researcher, you will be responsible for conducting research and development of fit-for-purpose biosensors with Synthetic Biology. You will work closely with our team to advance biosensor science and accessibility by making biosensor design and development systematically available through BioNet.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conceive and execute research and development of fit-for-purpose biosensors with Synthetic Biology.
  • Develop standardized, modular, well-specified, and easily replicated methods for biosensor engineering to meet real-world requirements.
  • Advance biosensor science and accessibility by making biosensor design and development systematically available through BioNet.
  • Propose, develop, and execute collaborative biosensor projects using the prototype BioNet platform.
  • Contribute to advancement and refinement of the BioNet language and standards.
  • Serve as a liaison between MITRE and Foundry partners.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in Synthetic Biology or adjacent field (Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Publication record in Synthetic Biology or adjacent fields.
  • Familiarity/experience with biosensors as measurement tools, elements in Synthetic Biology projects, research tools.
  • Experience authoring technical research and development proposals.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design and pursue novel research.
  • Hands-on knowledge of relevant laboratory procedures, experimental processes, analytical techniques, data processing methods, and design tools used in the biosensor space.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  • Experience leading teams and mentoring team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-organizational projects.
  • Experience with analytical chemistry, cell-free systems, clinical applications, environmental applications.
  • Conceptual understanding of Systems Engineering principles applied to biotechnology workflows.
  • Experience writing/developing research-grade software.
  • Experience with scripting languages, especially development of function libraries.
  • Experience developing application programming interfaces (APIs).


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