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Research Scientist

About Us
Evozyne is a high-growth, energetic, and innovative company creating novel proteins that have the potential to improve the world. With a recently completed 30,000 square-foot office and lab space in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, we are embracing revolutionary science and artificial intelligence to find answers to critical global challenges like increasing crop yields, curing diseases, making tomorrow’s materials and cleaning our environment. The central technology is based on deep knowledge of the principles underlying the evolutionary design of proteins. Evozyne is strongly positioned to make meaningful, positive impact locally and globally for years to come. Learn more about who we are, visit www.evozyne.com.

Job Summary:
The primary focus of this position will be to perform high-throughput protein engineering experiments. An ideal candidate will design assays, perform high throughput screens, carry out next generation sequencing (NGS), analyze the results, and communicate the findings to team members in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, biotech startup environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform high-throughput screens in yeast, mammalian, or bacterial systems
  • DNA library preparation
  • Cloning
  • NGS sequencing workflows
  • Analyze data and summarize results to the team and other stakeholders
  • Communicate results within the company and to external partners
  • Be a productive collaborator in our company

Competencies:
  • Strong molecular biology/biochemistry skills including cloning and DNA library design and generation using various methods
  • Experience with designing, executing, and optimizing high-throughput assays
  • Experience with NGS
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work and solve problems in interdisciplinary teams
  • Self-motivated and curious with a strong desire for continuous learning

Required Education, Experience and Certifications:
  • PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field; Masters degree with 2+ years of experience

Required Documents:
  • Resume