About this opportunity
SifoTEK lists this Research Scientist – Strain Engineering opportunity in durham, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career – Cell and Molecular Biology Research Associate
SifoTEK®, a company that strives for a positive impact on our environment, has been recently founded by entrepreneurs and Ph.D. scientists. SifoTEK® is based in Stavanger, Norway with our Biotechnology Lab and experienced scientists Team in North Carolina, US.
Due to the current high RD activities, SifoTEK® is seeking a dedicated cell and molecular biology Research Associate who will work as a full-time contractor in Durham, North Carolina. The position will be transitioned to a full-time employee. You will have an opportunity to work in a fast-paced working environment with experienced scientists and to play a key role in the microbial culture and engineering for protein production.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master/Ph.D.’s degree in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline with at least one year of relevant research experience in an academic or industrial setting
Extensive hands‑on experience with DNA cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR including designing primers and DNA sequencing analysis
Expertise in Molecular Biology, Biochemical Assays, and Bioassay Development such as High-throughput fluorescence/chemiluminescence activity assays
Previous experience with protein expression, purification, and quantification
Knowledge and hands‑on experience with stable cell lines construction, microbial cultures
Knowledge and ability to perform Western Blots, Flow cytometry (FACS) assay, and cell sorting
Competent in designing, prosecuting, and interpreting experimental studies.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in mycology, bacteriology, and laboratory-related techniques
Flexibility, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects to meet timelines while maintaining attention to detail and high‑performance standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the capability to present data to the team.
Excellent record keeping and organizational skills.
Capability to develop and validate new assays.
Understanding of small- and/or large-scale protein expression and purification
Previous experience in the biotechnology and/or food industry.
Interpersonal skills, effective for working with people with different styles and backgrounds when business focus with urgency.
You must have the ability to work independently and in teams. You easily connect to people and have good communication and social skills.
For information about the position, please contact our CTO, Khanh Ng. at
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Worksite address
durham, NC, 27703, US
Who can apply
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