What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate - Biochemistry position at Connecticut Innovations?
Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220 companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.
Come join one of our quickly growing portfolio companies, Enko!
Enko Overview
At Enko we believe that to create the future the world wants, we need to change the way the world grows. Our goal is not just to create something better , but to play a part in something bigger. Enko discovers and develops novel products for farmers to protect their crops from pests and disease.
Key Facts
- Our products address a $70 billion core market focused on crop health with expansion into adjacent markets worth $300 billion.
- We have $150 million in capitalization, with $80 million raised as part of a Series C in December 2022
- Our global investors include Anterra Capital, Nufarm, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Eight Roads Ventures, Finistere Ventures, Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund, Novalis LifeSciences, Taher Gozal, Germin8 Ventures, TO Ventures Food, Endeavor8, Connecticut Innovations, Silver Blue LLC, and Alumni Ventures Group.
- We have over 40 novel, active pipeline programs and 5 strategic partnerships announced, including Syngenta and Bayer.
- Our headquarters and research facility in Mystic, CT has 90,000 square feet of state-of-the-art labs and computer-controlled greenhouses built for pre-field experimentation and scale.
Our agricultural innovation platform, Enkompass™, uses A.I. and machine learning to create more effective ways of finding and selecting the right treatments for the right targets. Led by a team of proven scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry veterans, Enko’s innovative science, agile design, and discovery of new modes of action is producing next-generation crop protection solutions that will overcome the critical challenges facing industry. The industry has taken notice, and we have active projects with many key industry players…with more to come!
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Associate is responsible for routine enzyme assay screening of discovery compounds, with a focus on results delivery and technical excellence. The successful candidate will contribute to production-scale enzyme assay development activities in support of target-based, lead discovery and optimization programs, and will have demonstrated the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. They will have an opportunity to join a culture that nurtures scientific excellence, a sense of urgency to achieve project success, and success built on collaboration and personal accountability.
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Why Work at Enko?
Enko is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
