Senior Scientist, Molecular Biology — Gene Synthesis

Peptide Atlas; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

GenScript USA Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Scientist / Research Scientist in Molecular Biology to lead development of high-throughput DNA synthesis platforms and scalable workflows.

You will design bench research, supervise junior staff, and drive technology transfer from concept to commercialization. The candidate must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and enzymeology, with experience in gene assembly, DNA library construction, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in industry.
• Master’s degree with 5+ years in industry.
• PhD with 3+ years in industry.
• Experience in assay and product development.
• Strong knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Experience with automated lab systems and ELN/LIMS preferred.
• Experience transferring workflows to automated, large-scale manufacturing.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and fast-paced.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench research to design and optimize molecular biology products using GenScript’s high-throughput DNA synthesis.
• Develop gene synthesis technologies and assays to improve workflows, quality, cost, safety, and scalability.
• Lead new product and process development in gene assembly, DNA library construction, and cloning.
• Manage R&D projects from concept through technology transfer and commercialization.
• Supervise and mentor junior scientists, coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate tech transfers to manufacturing in ISO 9001 environment.
• Develop automated workflows for scalable production.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics, chemistry, manufacturing, and QA.
• Communicate findings via presentations, reports, and updates.
• Prepare SOPs, tech transfer packages, and invention disclosures.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Enzymology

Nucleic acid manipulation

NGS experience

Laboratory automation

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in industry

Master’s degree with 5+ years in industry

PhD with 3+ years in industry

Tools

Beckman instruments

Hamilton systems

Job description

GenScript USA Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Scientist / Research Scientist in Molecular Biology to lead development of high-throughput DNA synthesis platforms and scalable workflows.

You will design bench research, supervise junior staff, and drive technology transfer from concept to commercialization. The candidate must have a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, and enzymeology, with experience in gene assembly, DNA library construction, and automation.