Scientist

Posted February 10, 2010 12:00 AM    

Department: Molecular Biology

Location: San Diego, California

Sapphire Energy is a venture capital backed company developing next generation biofuels based on recent advances in metabolic engineering. The company’s focus is the commercialization of high performance, low cost, and low carbon footprint biofuels that are direct replacements for conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

We are seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, innovative Scientist to join our Molecular Biology staff in San Diego, CA.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related discipline, and 3 or more years of industrial (or equivalent postdoctoral) experience.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, execute, troubleshoot and interpret experiments.
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Due to the highly collaborative nature of this position, interpersonal and communications skills will be extremely important.
• Proficiency in writing and oral presentations.
• Creativity and the ability to work within a team to in order to achieve technical and business milestones.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• PCR, cloning, sequence analysis, and vector design. Southern and northern blot experience is highly desirable.
• SDS-PAGE and Western blotting.
• Design and execute experiments including high-throughput cloning and expression analysis.
• Develop assays and criteria for characterization for molecular biology teams.
• Participate in development of new gene expression platforms.
• Make and record detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Recruit, screen and train of new research associates as needed.
• Provide example of professionalism and proficiency for the laboratory staff .

Sapphire offers very competitive compensation packages including bonuses and equity, as well as full benefit packages, which include health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to human.resources@sapphireenergy.com and reference "Scientist, Molecular Biology" in the subject line.