Staff Scientist
Core
Investigate mechanisms dictating DNA fate in bacterial cells and develop microbial genome engineering approaches using phage recombinase-mediated integration.
Role type
Staff Scientist (Microbiology/Genetics)
Builds
Research methods and experimental protocols for DNA manipulation in bacteria
Domain
Microbiology, Bacterial Genetics, Molecular Biology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Bacterial genetics of pathogens, assay development, data interpretation, protein biochemistry, cell biology/cell signaling, microscopy, immunofluorescence staining, scientific writing, manuscript preparation, figure design, equipment troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Experience with Adobe suite and Prism software, lab management, supervision of students
Technologies
Microscopy, cell signaling assays, immunofluorescence staining, Adobe suite, Prism software
Responsibilities
Identify/design and interpret experiments related to phage recombinase-mediated integration of DNA; Formulate research methods to answer specific laboratory goals; Investigate mechanisms dictating DNA fate in bacterial cells; Perform experiments using standard microbiology and molecular biology approaches; Supervise students and train laboratory members; Manage lab records, equipment maintenance, and biosafety compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties