Molecular Microbiologist - Pathogen Detection & Sequencing

Signature Science, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Signature Science, LLC in Austin, Texas seeks a skilled biologist to join our public health and national security focused team. The role centers on developing and optimizing laboratory assays for pathogen detection, leveraging molecular biology, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis to deliver robust solutions.

The position emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, adherence to safety and quality protocols, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to advance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory experience in biology.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction, gel electrophoresis).
• Experience designing, optimizing, or validating laboratory assays.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize novel laboratory assays for pathogen detection.
• Independently design and execute laboratory experiments.
• Troubleshoot and analyze data using best practices.

Skills

Molecular biology

DNA sequencing

Bioinformatics

SOPs

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's in biology related field

Tools

Nanopore sequencing

Job description

Signature Science, LLC in Austin, Texas seeks a skilled biologist to join our public health and national security focused team. The role centers on developing and optimizing laboratory assays for pathogen detection, leveraging molecular biology, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics analysis to deliver robust solutions.

The position emphasizes hands-on laboratory work, adherence to safety and quality protocols, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to advance