Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational guidance for molecular cloning, overseeing design and delivery of complex plasmid and expression constructs using Gibson, Golden Gate, and In-Fusion cloning with scalable automation-tailored workflows.
• Lead development and enhancement of high-throughput construct generation platforms by integrating robotic systems and innovative technologies to expand capacity and reduce cycle time in gene-to-protein workflows.
• Direct implementation and refinement of automated sequence verification workflows, including CRO management for high-quality data generation; oversee sample quality control for data accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with Research Informatics and cross-functional teams to establish standardized, compliant nucleic acid data registration workflows, streamline operations, and strengthen digital connectivity.
• Supervise continuous improvement of the Protein Therapeutics DNA repository to maintain a reliable, scalable, governed plasmid inventory and archival system for mammalian cell transfection activities.
• Liaise with external CRO partners to streamline ordering/delivery and reduce DNA readiness timelines.
• Provide scientific contributions and data for publications, patent submissions, and presentations; present findings to project teams and senior management.
• Mentor and develop team members.

• 8+ years with BS OR 6+ years with MS OR 0+ years with PhD/Pharm
  
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• Ph.D. with postdoctoral training and 3+ years industry experience (or M.S. 12+ years / B.S. 15+ years).
• Deep expertise in molecular cloning/DNA assembly and protein expression construct design (Gibson, Golden Gate, In-Fusion).
• Experience developing/optimizing/scaling high-throughput molecular biology workflows.
• Automation experience (robotic platforms/related technologies).
• DNA repository/plasmid inventory/sample archival experience.
• CRO management experience.
• Cross-functional experience with informatics/automation; data integrity and workflow standardization.
• Competency in Geneious Prime, Gene Data Biologics, and other bioinformatics tools;
  Python/Excel macros a plus.
• Strong organization, independent multi-program execution, data management/problem-solving, and verbal/written communication; supervisory experience expected.

Salary range: $ - $; may include discretionary bonus, long‑term incentives, paid time off, and company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

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