Research Scientist position in Laramie, WY, USA Dr. Donald Jarvis is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Research Scientists in a new biotechnology company, GlycoBac, LLC, located on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie, WY. Dr. Jarvis recently formed this company to refine and commercialize baculovirus-insect cell technology that has been developed in his academic lab (uwyo.edu/MOLECBIO/faculty-and-staff/don-jarvis/index.html). The successful candidate will contribute to a team effort to create and characterize new baculovirus-insect cell systems that can be used to produce recombinant glycoproteins with humanized glycosylation profiles, as well as other glycoengineering efforts in this system, which are currently supported by the NIH SBIR program. Minimal qualifications are a PhD in Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Biochemistry, Glycobiology or a related field, with experience operating standard lab equipment and desktop computers, primary publications in refereed English language journals, fluency in written and spoken English, ability to work with hazardous chemicals and radioisotopes, ability to work cooperatively with P.I. and other lab members, strong organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications are working experience in recombinant DNA technology, baculovirus-insect cell systems, glycobiology, glycan analysis by mass spectroscopy, and/or GLP. For more information or to apply for a position, please send a cover letter describing your scientific background, interests, and qualifications, plus a curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three professional references to: [email protected]. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:35:19 +0000