The candidate will join our fast paced research group in protein biochemistry and recombinant DNA technology. The position entails producing and expressing recombinant proteins to support crystallographic efforts for co-crystal structure determination with clients’ compounds and our fragment library.

Minimum of 3 years experience in the following areas:

• Cloning including PCR, restriction analysis, DNA sequencing, primer and vector design of clones for use in E. coli and/or baculovirus expression systems. Experienceith Baculovirus cell cultures (including Wave bioreactor fermentations) and transfection techniques a plus.

• Protein expression analysis, optimization, and scale-up using bioreactors.

• Design and execute protein purification and characterization protocols to obtain the best protein for the project.

• Protein purification of recombinant proteins including but not limited to: His-tag, GST-tag, Maltose affinity purification, Ion Exchange, Hydrophobic Interaction, Size Exclusion.

• Protein refolding.

• Purification of untagged proteins.

• Western blotting and SDS-PAGE techniques.

• Assay Development: Fluorescence, TRF, Luminescence, PF, Couple assay.

• Working knowledge of Bioinformatics and databases would be helpful.

The ideal candidate will have the following background/skill sets:

• Ph.D., or Masters, in molecular biology, biochemistry, or the equivalent knowledge and experience, is required.

• Must be highly organized, motivated and able to work independently in a collaborative team-oriented setting.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must.

Aurora Biolabs, LLC is seeking a motivated research associate I in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry or related field in San Diego, CA.

The individual will be a critical part of our products development team, development a new line of recombinant protein products for drug discovery and commercial use. This position requires extensive hands-on experience with a broad range of techniques including protein expression and purification, molecular cloning, PCR, mammalian cell, insect cells and bacterial culture, ELISA, as well as in vitro cell-based/immuno-based assays.

You will work in an atmosphere that is stimulating, innovative, and customer focused.

• Responsible for assisting scientific staff in carrying out research assignments involving a variety of laboratory methods, equipment and procedures.

• Conducts basic laboratory bench experiments.

• Participates in analysis and organization of data for presentations.

• Writes experimental summaries and technical reports for own data.

• Completes paperwork by assigned completion dates.

• Carries out assigned laboratory tasks.

• Monitor and maintain laboratory notebooks

• Operate lab equipment and perform routine maintenance/repair

• Routine lab maintenance activities (i.e. buffer and reagent preparation, glassware, etc.)

• Day-to-day problem solving and cross-functional team-based activities to ensure daily operations and timelines are met.

Skills: - Experience with protein expression and purification in bacterial culture, His-tagged, GST-tagged protein purification preferred.

Education: Bachelors or Masters

Experience: Entry Level for level I,

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in science related field

- 0-1 year of experience.

Aurora Biolabs is seeking a motivated research associate in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry or related field.

The individual will be a critical part of our products development team, development a new line of recombinant protein products for drug discovery and commercial use. This position requires extensive hands-on experience with a broad range of techniques including protein expression and purification, molecular cloning, PCR, mammalian cell, insect cells and bacterial culture, ELISA, as well as in vitro cell-based/immuno-based assays.

You will work in an atmosphere that is stimulating, innovative, and customer focused.

- Perform protein expression and purification in bacterial culture, insect cells or mammalian cell system, including antibody and HIS-tagged, GST-tagged protein purification, as well as related molecular techniques.

- Small, moderate or large scale antibody/protein production and purification in suspension bacterial or insect cells or mammalian system.

- Perform molecular cloning techniques and aid in construction of phage display libraries.

- Characterize engineered proteins through WB, ELISA, and in vitro assays; affinity measurement through ELISA, assay development for validation of antibody constructs and/or targets.

- Routine lab maintenance activities (i.e. buffer and reagent preparation, glassware, etc.)

- Day-to-day problem solving and cross-functional team-based activities to ensure daily operations and timelines are met.

- BS or MS degree in life science with at least 2-3 years of laboratory research.

- Priority for candidates with new production preparation and/or engineering experience; including design and execution of experiments for cloning and large-scale expression of proteins from any source.

- Must be proficient in aseptic cell culture technique.

- Highly organized with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

- Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility and a collaborative spirit

- Ability to learn new skills quickly, and demonstrate initiative and follow-through in problem-solving. Must be able to work independently with supervision as needed.

Meeting or surpassing expected sales goals by executing a sales strategy

Creating online and physical ads/flyers as well as identifying sales opportunities

Managing websites and updating product details and listings based on stock

Setting up and monitoring online sales accounts on several e-commerce websites like Amazon and eBay

Maintaining records of sales data and current stock of products available

Following/Researching current trends of the market and using leads to make sales

Giving effective and professional sales presentations to a range of prospective clients

Educate and sell the product online or on site to research facilities, pharma, biotech firms, and research institutes

Promoting positive customer relations via e-mail or other forms of communication

Preparing weekly and monthly reports for employee meetings as well as communicating with other project teams efficiently

Other work which set by company

Major Requirements: B.A. or greater degree in business, marketing, economics or computer science related field OR B.A. or greater degree in Biology/Genetics

Strong Genetics and Molecular Biology foundation to allow for a better understanding of customer application for potential sales opportunities

Excellent written and oral communication skills for making deals and advertising

Organizational skills with computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Experience with website maintenance using programs like Magento and e-commerce websites such as Amazon and eBay

Fluency in English, sophisticated in reading and writing research papers

Strong decision-making skills, fast learning capabilities on expanding product line, and comfortable with a busy environment

A strong spirit of innovation and teamwork. Have the flexibility and willingness to cooperate with project teams to manage product supply and demand

Any previous sales experience would be greatly appreciated