Job Opportunities
Instructions for applicant consideration:
- Submit a cover letter and resume to careers@neugenesis.com.
- Include in the subject line of your e-mail your name, plus the position title and specialty for which you are applying.
Research Associates - Molecular Biology
We are seeking eight experienced and highly motivated research associates. Successful candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in the field of molecular biology, genetics or equivalent. Industrial experience is desired, but is not a requirement.
The following skills are required for these positions:
- Experience in plasmid construction required.
- Experience using PCR in screening large numbers of samples
- Experience with fungal systems is desired, but not necessary.
Candidates will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment and must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Organization skills, including documentation of results, are required. Hard working applicants with strong background in Molecular Biology are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in fungal systems.
Research Associates – Microbiology
We are seeking four experienced and highly motivated research associates. Successful candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Microbiology or equivalent. Industry experience is an asset but not a requirement of these positions.
The following skills are required for these positions:
- Experience with the growth and analysis of fungal cultures
- Knowledge of Biochemistry techniques including but not limited to: SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, ELISAs
- Ability to organize large numbers of samples and process them in a timely manner
RAs hired for two of these positions will work with scientists developing high-through put methods for fungal growth and analysis, as well as routine strain screening.
RAs hired for the remaining two positions will work with scientists developing bioreactor systems for production of heterologous protein.
Candidates will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment and must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Organization skills, including accurate documentation of results, are required. Hard working applicants with strong background in Mycology or Microbiology are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in fungal systems.
Research Associate - Biochemistry
We are seeking four experienced and highly motivated research associates. Successful candidates will have a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in the field of biochemistry or equivalent. Industrial experience is an asset, but not required.
The following skills are required for these positions:
- Good knowledge of standard protein biochemistry techniques including but not limited to: Protein sample preparation, SDS-PAGE, western-blotting, ELISA
- Knowledge of purification of recombinant antibodies
- Ability to organize and screen large numbers of samples
- Experience with fungal systems is desired but not necessary
Candidates will work in a dynamic team-oriented environment and must be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Organization skills, including accurate documentation of results, are required. Hard working applicants with strong background in protein biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Preference will be placed on individuals having experience in antibody production and purification
Scientists – Molecular Biology
We are seeking two experienced and highly motivated research scientists. Successful candidates will have a PhD with a specialization in Molecular Biology or equivalent. Industry and post-doctoral experience are assets but not a requirement. Experience working with fungal systems is desired but not essential.
The following skills are required for these positions:
- Experience with one or more of the following techniques for rapid plasmid development: Cre/Lox cloning technology, Gateway cloning technology, TOPO cloning.
- Cloning using one or more of the above techniques to create complex plasmids for expression of heterologous proteins in host strains
- Use of computer based programs for analysis of DNA sequences (Lasergene etc.)
- Assay development and strong problem solving skills
- Ability to manage small teams of technicians
- Ability to coordinate projects with other groups in the company
- Comfortable working in a fast paced research environment
Scientists – Microbiology
We are seeking two experienced and highly motivated research scientists. Successful candidates will have a PhD with a specialization in Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Genetics or equivalent. Industry and post-doctoral experience are assets but not a requirement. Experience working with fungal systems is strongly desired for these positions.
The following skills are required for these positions:
- Experience with repeat induced point mutation (RIP), crossing, and/or quelling
- Fungal transformation experience
- Assay development and strong problem solving skills
- Ability to manage small teams of technicians
- Ability to coordinate projects with other groups in the company
- Comfortable working in a fast paced research environment
Scientists – Biochemistry
We are seeking two experienced and highly motivated research scientists. Successful candidates will have a PhD with a specialization in Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology or equivalent. Industry and post-doctoral experience are assets, but not a requirement. Experience working with fungal systems is desired but not necessary for these positions.
The following skills are required for these positions:
- Strong protein biochemistry experience with knowledge of standard analytical techniques including but not limited to SDS-PAGE, ELISAs, use of capillary electrophoresis and Western blots
- Good knowledge of protein purification techniques
- Experience with high-through put sample analysis
- Assay development and strong problem solving skills
- Ability to manage small teams of technicians
- Ability to coordinate projects with other groups in the company
- Comfortable working in a fast paced research environment
Scientists – Downstream Process Development.
We are seeking one experienced and highly motivated research scientist. Successful candidate will have a PhD with a specialization in Biochemistry or equivalent. Industry and post-doctoral experience are assets, but not a requirement. Experience working with fungal systems is desired but not necessary for this position.
The following skills are required for these positions:
- Strong protein biochemistry experience with knowledge of standard techniques including but not limited to SDS-PAGE, ELISAs, use of capillary electrophoresis and Western blots
- Experience with use of HPLC in protein purification
- Experience with purification of antibodies using but not limited to the following techniques: Protein A purification, anion and cation exchange chromatography, size exclusion chromatography and expanded bed chromatography
- Assay development and strong problem solving skills
- Ability to manage small teams of technicians
- Ability to coordinate projects with other groups in the company
- Comfortable working in a fast paced research environment