Research Associate – Molecular Biology -- SAHDC6128426

Compunnel Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. in Fargo seeks a novice to mid-level molecular biology technician to perform basic lab safety, aseptic E. coli work, plasmid cloning, and detailed ELN recording. The role emphasizes accurate sample handling and adherence to protocols.

You will work with HiFi/Gibson cloning, PCR, and gel analysis, ensuring sample integrity under strict turnaround times; bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ lab experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2 yrs lab experience.
• Experience in basic molecular biology, restriction enzymes and cloning.
• Familiar with PCR, plasmid prep, sequencing QC interpretation.
• All work must follow established protocols and ELN logging.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic lab safety and PPE usage, proper storage and handling of materials.
• Aseptic culturing of E. coli, plasmid DNA transformation, and cell banking.
• Plasmid DNA cloning using restriction cloning and HiFi/Gibson methods; gel electrophoresis interpretation.
• Adhere to cloning procedures and take detailed ELN notes.
• Maintain sample separation and work accurately under tight deadlines.
• Handle fast-paced tasks with careful attention to turnaround times.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Pipetting

DNA handling

Gel electrophoresis

Sample traceability

Cloning basics

PCR basics

HiFi/Gibson assembly

ELN documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SnapGene

Job description

1. 1) basic lab safety - proper use of PPE, chemical storage and handling, including potentially biohazardous materials


2. 2) aseptic technique - culturing of E coli, plasmid DNA transformation into E coli, cell banking


3. 3) Plasmid DNA cloning - restriction cloning, HiFi/Gibson Assembly cloning, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis and interpretation of gel images


4. 4) Adherence to cloning procedures and ability to take detailed notes for Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)


5. 5) working in a detail-oriented manner to ensure samples are separated


6. 6) fast-paced work under strict turnaround time deadlines.

Potential candidates should have experience in the following:

Basic Molecular Biology, Restriction Enzyme usage and cloning, PCR amplification, HiFi/Gibson Assembly cloning, Bacterial transformation, Culture growth, DNA preparation (miniprep scale), Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, Agarose gel interpretation, Basic lab skills, Aseptic Technique, Pipetting and solution handling, Adherence to protocols, Organized work, Cannot mix up samples, Take detailed notes on work performed, Additional skills (willing to train), Snapgene software usage, Analysis of QC sequence results, Troubleshooting when necessary.

Bachelor's Degree with 2 yrs lab experience