Biocatalysis Research Associate - Enzyme Innovation

Cascade Bio; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Biocatalysts in Denver, CO is seeking a Research Associate to join our growing team. You will assist in designing, executing, and advancing internal and customer-driven enzyme projects, leveraging our Body Armor for Enzyme immobilization technology to improve enzyme performance.

The role covers enzyme assay development, molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression, bioconjugation, and contributing to our engineering pipeline in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed and 1-2 years in protein biochemistry or related fields.
• Experience with enzyme assays, cloning, or expression preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist enzyme team in designing and executing enzyme projects.
• Support enzyme assay development and execution.
• Perform molecular cloning and plasmid construction.
• Express and purify recombinant enzymes; assess purity and identity.
• Maintain meticulous records and data analysis.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication and teamwork

Startup adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field

1-2 years of relevant work or research experience

Tools

PCR

SDS-PAGE

Molecular cloning

Recombinant protein expression

Job description

Cascade Biocatalysts in Denver, CO is seeking a Research Associate to join our growing team. You will assist in designing, executing, and advancing internal and customer-driven enzyme projects, leveraging our Body Armor for Enzyme immobilization technology to improve enzyme performance.

The role covers enzyme assay development, molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression, bioconjugation, and contributing to our engineering pipeline in a fast-paced startup environment.