Scientist II (Molecular Biology) - Rahway, NJ

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Job description

On-Board Scientific is hiring a Scientist II (Molecular Biology) based out of Rahway, NJ!

For immediate consideration please send your resume to

Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located

About Us:

On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.

Position Details:

Position Type: 1 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need

Job Location: Rahway, NJ

Pay Rate: $37 per hour.

Key Experience:

This is a lab-based scientist role.

Person needs to come onsite to perform the experiments in the lab. 100% onsite

Need strong hands-on molecular cloning skill.

Need NGS experience as scientist and not as technician.

Molecular Cloning, NGS techniques and sequencing is must have.

Expertise in Molecular Biology Techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Cloning, mutagenesis, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation and culture, protein expression/purification and analysis).

Ability to independently design Molecular Cloning works.

Experience with DNA sequencing technologies (Sanger & NGS) and sequencing data analysis.

Responsibilities:

Our client is seeking an experienced researcher to support their molecular biology capabilities. The primary mission of the group is to design and engineer enzymes, therapeutic proteins/peptides to enable drug discovery and development. This position in our molecular biology team is responsible for DNA related workflow (gene library construction and cloning, high-throughput DNA preparation, and sequencing) to support our protein directed evolution workflow.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in biological science 4+years of experience in molecular biology, or an MS degree or PhD in a molecular biology related discipline.

The successful candidate will have hands on experiences in various Molecular Biology techniques, including DNA cloning, DNA purification, PCR, primer design, DNA sequencing and analysis, bacterial transformation, and culture.

Expertise in Molecular Biology Techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, Cloning, mutagenesis, gel electrophoresis, bacterial transformation, and culture.

Ability to independently design Molecular Cloning works.

Experience with DNA sequencing technologies (Sanger) and sequencing data analysis.

Strong communication and organization skills.

Excellent teamwork and multitasking.

Good documentation of experimental reports.

Preferred:

Molecular Biology and analysis software (Geneious, Benchling, etc).

Programming skill (Python, etc) is plus.

Experience in protein directed evolution platforms (phage display, yeast display, mRNA display) is plus.

Experience with high-throughput screening and automated liquid handling are plus.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

All candidates must complete background and drug screenings prior to start.

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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