Description
Job Description:
This is where your legacy begins! The Leidos Innovations Center at Leidos currently has an opening for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate – Biology, to work in our San Diego, California office. We are seeking a broadly trained and highly motivated scientist for advanced technology programs focused on molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics / genomics. This is a highly dynamic and integrative environment in which talented and creative scientists can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects. The group has an immediate need for someone with strong Molecular, Biochemical and/or Synthetic Biology laboratory and analytical skills as well as experience in mammalian and/or microbial cell culture and biology techniques.
Primary Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and execution of experiments in the areas of microbial engineering, prokaryotic and eukaryotic protein expression, synthetic and systems biology.
- Support assay development using novel molecular and genomics-based methods
- Effectively communicate research in team meetings, progress reports, peer-reviewed publications, and patents.
- Quickly adapt to evolving research needs, rapidly acquire new scientific knowledge and stay informed on new technologies.
- Work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team consisting of biologists, chemists, mathematicians, statisticians, and engineers. Lead Candidates should follow sound scientific practices and maintain effective documentation of activities and analyses.
Basic Qualifications
- Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree and 2+ years of academic or industry experience (additional experience will be considered)
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or related discipline with technical experience (experience obtained during Master’s degree can be counted towards total years of experience)
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
- Laboratory skills: Microbial or mammalian cell culture, nucleic acid extraction/purification/quantification, cloning, standard protein detection assays, and cell transformation/transfection
- Team oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with people from diverse areas and disciplines
Preferred Qualifications
- Synthetic Biology experience
- Heterologous protein expression (mammalian and/or bacterial systems), protein purification, and characterization
- Protein engineering
- Experience with NGS processing and analysis
- Genome editing using modern tools, such as CRISPR/Cas9
- Experience with genetics/epigenetics
- Possess US Government Security Clearance
Pay Range:
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About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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