Senior Research Scientist – Cell & Molecular Biology

SifoTEK; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SifoTEK, based in Stavanger, Norway, seeks a Senior Research Scientist in cell and molecular biology to join our team full-time. You will contribute to microbial culture and engineering for protein production in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced scientists.

Applicants should hold a PhD in microbiology, cell biology or molecular biology with industrial research experience and be proficient in DNA cloning, PCR, qPCR, protein expression and purification, and assay development.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field with at least two years industrial research experience.
• Hands-on experience with DNA cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR including primer design and DNA sequencing analysis.
• Expertise in Molecular Biology, Biochemical Assays, and Bioassay Development such as High-throughput fluorescence/chemiluminescence activity assays.
• Previous experience with protein expression, purification, and quantification.
• Knowledge of stable cell lines construction, bacteria and yeast cultures.
• Knowledge and ability to perform Western Blots, Flow cytometry (FACS) assay, and cell sorting.
• Competent in designing, prosecuting, and interpreting experimental studies.
• Preferred: yeast culture and protein purification; strong communication and organizational skills.

Skills

DNA cloning

PCR

qPCR

Primer design

Protein expression

Protein purification

Western blot

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Assay development

Education

PhD in Microbiology, Cell Biology, or Molecular Biology

Job description

SifoTEK, based in Stavanger, Norway, seeks a Senior Research Scientist in cell and molecular biology to join our team full-time. You will contribute to microbial culture and engineering for protein production in a fast-paced environment alongside experienced scientists.

Applicants should hold a PhD in microbiology, cell biology or molecular biology with industrial research experience and be proficient in DNA cloning, PCR, qPCR, protein expression and purification, and assay development.