Associate Director, Molecular Cloning & Platform Innovation

Terrana Biosciences, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrana Biosciences, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Director of Molecular Cloning Technologies to lead the vision, development, and scaling of cloning and construct generation capabilities across the company.

As a scientific leader, you will define cloning strategies that accelerate discovery and product advancement. You will serve as the technical authority for molecular cloning and drive high-throughput workflows and automation to enable rapid construct generation.

Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Biology or related field with 10+ years industry/postdoc experience.
• Deep expertise in cloning, DNA assembly, vector engineering, and construct design.
• Proven track record of developing new technologies or platform capabilities.
• Experience leading cross-functional scientific initiatives.
• Experience scaling high-throughput cloning workflows and automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term cloning strategy.
• Own cloning function and construct generation operations.
• Develop novel cloning technology, workflows, and automation.
• Lead throughput, turnaround, and unit economics improvements.
• Mentor scientists and collaborate with biology and engineering teams.

Skills

Molecular cloning

DNA assembly

Vector engineering

High-throughput workflows

Laboratory automation

Education

PhD in Molecular Biology

Tools

LIMS

Liquid handling automation

Job description

Terrana Biosciences, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Director of Molecular Cloning Technologies to lead the vision, development, and scaling of cloning and construct generation capabilities across the company.

As a scientific leader, you will define cloning strategies that accelerate discovery and product advancement. You will serve as the technical authority for molecular cloning and drive high-throughput workflows and automation to enable rapid construct generation.