Operations Leader I, Microbiology
Company: LifeMine Therapeutics
Location: Gloucester
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Description
LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. is the first biotechnology company
exploiting the unique ability of fungi to produce powerful drugs
optimized through billions of years of evolution and deploying
these molecules for the treatment of intractable human diseases via
novel biological mechanisms. The company is using a genome mining
and recombinant overexpression approach to mount a massive search
for novel drugs through the fungal biosphere. With operations in
Cambridge and Gloucester Massachusetts, LifeMine brings a unique
approach to its revolutionary scientific and medical mission.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Operations Lead with experience in strain
purification, curation, genomic DNA extraction and quantification.
This role will oversee a team of research associates and
technicians in our Gloucester, MA site to support the core research
behind LifeMine's genomically-enabled drug discovery platform.
Job Responsibilities
Fungal strain collection curation
People management and development experience
Fungal isolation, propagation, and purification
DNA extraction, purification, and quantification
Laboratory inventory management system input and maintenance
Project planning, prioritization, and strong organizational
skills
Job Requirements
M.S. in biology, microbiology, mycology, or related field with 2
years of relevant experience or B.S. with 4 years of relevant
experience
Team management experience
Previous experience in strain curation required
Experience handling filamentous fungi is a plus
Laboratory Information Systems and barcode implementation
experience
Working knowledge of -80C freezers, centrifuges, shaker incubators,
autoclaves, and biosafety cabinets
Experience with liquid handling robots (Agilent, Hamilton, Tecan)
desirable
Experience with streaking for microbes for pure isolates and use of
dissecting and light microscopes
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task during
daily routine
A desire to be in a laboratory setting, a sense of engagement, and
enthusiasm towards LifeMine's mission
LifeMine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability,
veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
We kindly request no solicitations by agencies or firms regarding
this role.
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