Scientist

Integrated Resources, Inc ( IRI ); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) is seeking a Scientist II to join its genome engineering team. The role involves developing new products and collaborating with Bioinformatics, Marketing, Technical Service and Operations. You will design experiments, analyze data, and document protocols and reports.

The position emphasizes hands-on protein purification and expression, cloning and mutagenesis, with strong emphasis on data-driven decision making and IP protection. Industrial experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong molecular biology experience with protein engineering applications.
• Hands-on protein purification, expression, and activity screening.
• Independently designs experiments and documents results for IP protection.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, analyze data, and write protocols and reports.
• Troubleshoot development workflows and implement new methods.
• Present data at conferences and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Molecular biology

Protein purification

Protein expression

Functional screens

Cloning

Mutagenesis

Sequencing

Data analysis

Education

Master's in molecular biology or related

Bachelor's with 3+ years experience

Tools

AKTA

Job description

When you're part of the team you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or making sure our food is safe.

Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals.

We are seeking a creative and motivated Scientist II to join our rapidly growing genome engineering team. The candidate will be responsible for developing new products and will work closely with cross-functional teams including Bioinformatics, Marketing, Technical Service and/or Operations.

What will you do?

• Successful candidates will have a strong molecular biology experience with a background in protein engineering applications including hands-on experience in protein purification, protein expression, and functional protein activity screens.
• The candidate will work independently in a fast-paced environment with very supportive teammates. Independently designs experimental plans, analyzes experimental data, generates laboratory protocols, and writes technical reports, quantitative analyses, and product summaries
• Troubleshoots and solves difficult problems in the design/execution of development projects Investigates, creates, and incorporates new methods and technologies to improve the effectiveness of development workflows
• Maintains accurate lab notebook to support protection of intellectual property in accordance with relevant Client required standards Presents data at scientific conferences (external and internal) Interacts closely with other internal departments (i.e., Marketing, Business Development, Quality, Operations and/or Technical Services)
• Complies with all company safety, training, and quality regulations

How will you get here?

• A master’s degree in molecular biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or a related discipline and 1-2 plus years of lab experience is required.
• Alternately, a bachelor’s degree with 3 plus years of experience is acceptable.
• Prior industrial experience is desirable.
• Strong cloning experience (standard cloning, PCR, mutagenesis, sequencing)
• Experience in protein purification (AKTA) is desired Knowledge,
• Skills, Abilities Background in working with proteins and bacterial functional screens
• Proven proficiency in data analysis, research design, troubleshooting, and the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, systems, products or technologies.