No current employment opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for extraction and purification of recombinant proteins from transgenic plants. Other duties include optimization and improvement of existing purification methods and performing protein and enzymatic assays. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for protein purification by chromatography, precipitation, affinity adsorption and diafiltration. This position requires a Master's degree in biochemistry or related field with preference given to applicants with 2-5 years lab experience in protein separations.
Salary commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will manage the activities of ProdiGene's research, greenhouse, and lab support groups. Key responsibilities include coordination of research activities with business units such as production and processing. This position requires a Ph.D. or equivalent in plant biology or related fields, demonstrated success in a research program, plus at least five years experience directing activities of a multidisciplinary group, and superb communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintenance and record keeping of study data and development of study reports. The successful candidate will also be responsible for lab studies to elucidate and characterize the immune response.