Duration of Assignment

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual for a temporary position, with the assignment lasting until approximately December 31, 2024. Please note that this is a temporary role, and as such, it does not include benefits beyond those legally mandated. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience and contribute to our team on a short-term basis. We welcome candidates who understand the nature of temporary employment and can commit to the specified duration.

Summary

Debut Biotechnology is hiring a Temporary full-time Research Associate in the Enzyme Catalysis team to work with enzymes in our biocatalysis platform. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative team to create and test new enzymes in a totally new project area.

Essential Functions

• DNA construction (PCR, cloning)
• Protein expression and purification
• Enzyme assay design, execution, and analysis
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Candidates must demonstrate a sense of urgency, contagious optimism, and a can-do attitude.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related disciplines with 2+ years of relevant lab experience. Or a master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related disciplines with 1+ years of relevant enzyme or molecular biology experience.
• Experience or theoretical knowledge of protein expression and purification
• Biochemistry lab experience with enzymes is preferred
• Hands-on experience with DNA manipulation and transformation is preferred
• High-throughput plate-based assay experience is a bonus

Essential Physical Characteristics

The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

• Continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck.
• Frequent: sitting, repetitive use of hands to operate computers, printers and copiers.
• Frequently uses hands to feel objects or control tools (e.g. pipetting). Laboratory operations require dexterity and care to perform studies as required.
• Occasional: walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and occasional lifting and carrying of files or material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work with biohazardous agents (up to BSL2) and chemicals.
• The R&D laboratory will result in exposure to hot and cold temperatures, noise, fumes, limited dust, and oily coolants.
• The performance of this position will present exposure to an industrial environment and requires support and compliance with the published Company PPE policy including but not limited to the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, appropriate attire, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection, etc.

Condition of Employment

As part of Debut’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check prior to beginning employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Debut is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Pay Range: $26.44-36.06/ hourly