Synthetic Biologist

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking an experienced Synthetic Biologist in Lemont, IL. This is a full-time, 3 month contract with a potential for extension.

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Synthetic Biologist to support and execute experiments and methods in support of programs focused on advancing genetic engineering for recombinant protein manufacturing. Technical expertise will be requested on an as-needed basis for variable assignments ranging from several months to potentially a year or more as assignments are on an as needed basis, work will be authorized by the laboratory technical representative.

TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall utilize expertise to:

• Conduct high-throughput structural biology experiments.
• Utilize knowledge and skills in microbiology, molecular biology, vector and strain propagation and storage, and protein biochemistry, including the instrumentation and techniques involved in protein purification using liquid chromatography, protein characterization using gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry and dynamic light scattering, and protein crystallization.
• Operate analytical instruments in the laboratory overseen by the Technical Representative and other staff scientists.
• Utilize of high density instrumentation for crystallization setup such as the mosquito HTS system.
• Assist in projects that require the use of instruments, supplies, and reagents that are typical for molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology, and biophysics research groups.
• Operate and maintain one or more of the following instruments or similar equipment (e.g., plate-based systems and experience with high-throughput liquid handling systems, digital pipettes, thermal cyclers, environmental shakers, shaking water bath, Thermolyne Dri-Bath incubators, bacteriological incubators, microcentrifuges, Beckman high-speed centrifuge and rotors, Beckman floor and benchtop ultracentrifuges and rotors, Eppendorf benchtop low-speed centrifuge, forma ultra-low temperature freezers, -20 C freezers, chromatography refrigerators, savant Speed-Vac, and pH meters.)
• However, training on specific procedures, methods, and instruments used in the laboratory will be provided by the Technical Representative or other staff scientists, but the research assistants must have experience with operating general equipment typically found in laboratories conducting research in the biological sciences,

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum MS in Biochemical Engineering, Molecular Biology, or related field with relevant industry experience
• Experience with automated molecular biology equipment such as Beckman Biomek FX liquid handler, microwell plate dispensers, readers and protein purification equipment such as the AKTA Explorer or Express is highly preferred
• Hands-on expertise in recombinant protein expression systems, particularly in E.coli
• Proficiency in analytical techniques for protein characterization (e.g. SDS-PAGE, HPLC, etc.)
• Experience with genetic engineering methods, mutagenesis, and stain development
• Knowledge in silico modeling tools and high-throughput screening techniques
• Familiarity with scale-up processes and bioreactor operation

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