Senior Research Associate, Strain Engineering

Role: Senior Research Associate supporting microbial strain engineering for recombinant protein production in a biotech startup setting. Responsibilities include designing and assembling plasmids via molecular biology techniques, performing sequencing and genotyping, preparing microbial cultures, and evaluating strain performance through assays and bioprocess metrics. The role involves maintaining microbial banks, supporting lab operations, and collaborating with discovery and development teams to optimize strain development processes. Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Bioengineering, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related fields, with 3-7 years of relevant hands-on experience in molecular biology, microbial culture handling, and laboratory operations. Preferred skills include engineering microbial hosts like E. coli, yeast, or Bacillus, experience with flow cytometry, protein purification, and familiarity with platforms like Benchling and Geneious. The position focuses on developing microbial strains for bioproduction in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, based in Cambridge, MA.