Post Doctorate Scientist
 Promega Corporation | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Madison | |
 Jan 15, 2025 | |
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Job Description
JOB OBJECTIVE: This 3-year postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate between the Advanced Technologies Group at Promega and the genome engineering group at AstraZeneca. The successful candidate will work at Promega's Madison site, with the possibility of a six-month research period at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden. The primary objective is to develop innovative tools for integrating Promega's reporter technologies into cells, with the use of AI playing an important role in driving this project forward. The ideal candidate will thrive in a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovation in life science tool development. *This is a three-year Post Doc opportunity, which, in an ideal scenario, will conclude with the final six months of the project being conducted at AstraZeneca's headquarters in Sweden, contingent on the employee's ability to relocate. CORE DUTIES:
1. Designing and executing experiments to advance the assigned project and collaborating with team members to achieve project objectives.
2. Presenting findings in company and scientific meetings and contributing to the publication of results in peer-reviewed journals.
3. Demonstrating inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.
4. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.
5. Understanding and complying with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related field with 0-2 years post-graduate experience.
2. Experience in protein engineering, including proficiency in utilizing protein design tools and machine learning methodologies.
3. Demonstrated ability to implement AI into experimental design and data analysis.
4. Ability to work in multidisciplinary team and effectively present data and findings to stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications in biomolecular sciences.
2. Familiarity with RNA-guided genome editing approaches, such as CRISPR-Cas systems.
3. Practical experience with mammalian cell culture
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Ability to work at a lab bench or tissue culture hood for extended period of time.
2. Ability to wear standard lab protection equipment (gloves, lab coat, safety glasses, etc.).
3. Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office applications. At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. | |