Beacon Hill Staffing Group
Microbiology Research Associate
Boston, Massachusetts
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Job Id: P1320518BOSJB_1673557184
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Responsibilities:
- Help source, characterize and maintain in-house microbial collections
- Lead sample preparation for DNA sequencing (e.g. follow SOPs for DNA isolation and NGS kits)
- Prepare and sterilize media and buffers for microbiology
- Setup sterile microbial cultures and microfluidics-based fermentations
- Assist with the HT screening, glycerol stocking hits, setting up re-growth plates and PCRs, generating extracts)
- Prepare large-scale fermentations to aid in the scaling of hits
- Assist with instrument maintenance, setup/cleaning
- Manage general inventory and ordering of microbiology supplies
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology or related fields
- Knowledge of general microbiology and molecular biology laboratory equipment and experiments (e.g. culturing bacteria, DNA isolation, PCR)
- Experience with media and buffer preparation
- Self-motivated and passionate about your work
- Organized and detail-oriented
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