Research Associate Job at Cardinal Biocraft, Newark, CA

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  • Cardinal Biocraft
  • Newark, CA

Job Description

Our Mission

We aim to accelerate the transition to sustainable bio-manufacturing of molecules that improve lives. By integrating synthetic biology, machine learning, and automation, we engineer microbes to enable rapid prototyping and scalable production.

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Associate to support strain prototyping through our strain engineering platform. This platform combines algorithm-assisted design of enzymes and pathways, highly efficient genetic part assembly, robust genome editing, and high-throughput screening to create optimized microbial strains. You will collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, synthetic biologists, and bioinformaticians to integrate and advance platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to deliver microbial strains within specified timelines.
  • Developing and implementing high-throughput screening workflows for enzyme and pathway engineering.
  • Assembling DNA parts, editing microbial genomes, and sequencing genetic modifications.
  • Cultivating engineered microbes at small scales and extracting metabolites.
  • Analyzing genotypic and phenotypic data.

Desired Experience and Capabilities

  • Education : BS or MS with research or industry experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, synthetic biology, or a related field.
  • Molecular Biology Techniques : Proficiency in DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, DNA assembly, and sequencing.
  • Microbial Cultivation : Hands-on experience in growing and maintaining microbial cultures.
  • Analytical Techniques : Experience with solvent extraction and LC-MS.
  • Data Analysis : A strong background in statistics and data interpretation.
  • High-throughput Screening : Experience with implementing workflows is a plus.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to make a world-changing impact while working with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
  • Growth potential with rapid advancement for individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Flexible time off and paid holidays.
  • A 401(k) plan with company matching.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Flexible hours,

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