Scientist- Strain Development

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aegis is seeking a Scientist for a 3-6 month project, requiring expertise in molecular biology, biotechnology, and biochemistry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory techniques, strain engineering, and RNA sequencing. This role involves designing experiments, documenting results, and preparing reports for internal and external communications.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working in molecular biology.
• 3+ years of laboratory experience.
• Proven expertise in fungal transformation and gene editing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute molecular biology experiments to modify fungal genomes.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments and data.
• Prepare internal reports and presentations for team meetings.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Strain Engineering

RNA Sequencing

RT-PCR

Quantitative PCR

Documentation

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

PhD in Molecular Biology

Master's Degree in Molecular Biology

Job description

Job Description

Aegis is seeking a Scientist to join our client's organization for a 3-6 month project. The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or related science field.
2. PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry — recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
3. Master's Degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
4. At least 3 years of experience working in molecular biology.
5. 3+ years of laboratory experience.
6. Strain engineering experience—modification of microbial strains (bacteria, yeast, fungi) for research, industrial, agricultural, or pharmaceutical purposes.
7. RNA sequencing experience—RNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing, data analysis, and visualization.
8. Experience designing and executing molecular biology experiments to modify fungal genomes, including gene knockouts, knock-ins, overexpression, and gene editing.
9. RT-PCR experience—technique to amplify and detect RNA sequences by converting RNA into cDNA and amplifying specific regions (qualitative results).
10. Quantitative PCR (qPCR)—technique to amplify and quantify targeted DNA or RNA molecules.
11. Proven expertise in fungal transformation, gene editing, and metabolic engineering.
12. Documentation experience—maintaining detailed and accurate records of experiments, data, and outcomes.
13. Reporting experience—preparing internal reports and presentations for team meetings and external communications.

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a yeast lab setting.
• Experience working with various organisms.