Academic Graduate Appointee - Translational Immunology
Academic Graduate Appointee - Translational Immunology
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NOTE: This is a one-year Academic Graduate Appointee with the possibility of extension to a maximum of two years. For important information about LLNL appointments refer to the FAQs above.
We have up an opening for an Academic Graduate Appointee participating in developing novel approaches and platforms in support of synthetic biology. The project emphasiss cell-free protein production methodologies and synthetic receptor development. The candidate will work in a highly integrated environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop optimize characterize and validate cell-free protein synthesis (CFPS) receptors for characterization using electrophysiology as well as other biophysics techniques. Proteins will be used for high throughput functional and biophysical characterization in support of mechanistic studies. This position is in the Biology and Biotechnology Division Translational Immunology Group. If youre passionate about working at the cutting edge of biotechnology and synthetic biology and want to contribute to impactful translational research we encourage you to apply.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
You will
- Produce characterize and test CFPS lysates.
- Design perform and analyze cell-free protein expression experiments to test and develop protocols and procedures to produce and characterize novel membrane bound proteins.
- Contribute to the design of and carry out experiments involving molecular biology techniques including biochemical tests using fluorescence-based techniques to characterize proteins of interest.
- Troubleshoot initial results and perform protein assay development using molecular biochemical techniques as needed.
- Keep an accurate and detailed laboratory notebook and maintain complete records of experiments and contribute to general lab maintenance.
- Compile data and protocols in Microsoft Office programs (Excel Word Powerpoint).
- Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H security and business practice requirements and policies.
- Perform duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
- B.S. in biological sciences or equivalent course work (within two years of application).
- Experience working with gel electrophoresis western blot and other common molecular biology techniques.
- Experience with aseptic technique microbial cultures and protein purification.
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills to effectively work in a team environment with a diverse technical staff.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow standard laboratory protocols and ES&H safety procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools (Word Excel and PowerPoint) as well as Teams applications.
Qualifications We Desire
- Design of genes and constructs for molecular cloning using PCR restriction enzymes plasmids and bacteria
- Experience with DNA extraction including minipreps maxipreps gel extraction and PCR purification.
- Familiarity with cell-free protein production approaches.
- Exposure to electrophysiology instrumentation and analysis software.
- Experience handling and purifying membrane proteins.
Additional Information :
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Position Information
This is a one-year Academic Graduate Appointee open to those who have been awarded a degree at the time of the employment offer.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
