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Molecular Biologist
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 focus is the commercialization of high performance, low cost, and low carbon footprint biofuels that will substitute for conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced molecular biologist with skilled expertise in high-throughput molecular biology.

Requirements

Doctoral or Master’s degree in biomedical (or related field), with a minimum of 3+ years of applicable industry experience. The candidate must be a team player with strong organizational skills, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will lead a small team developing and performing for high throughput screening assays for cloning, PCR, restriction digestion analysis, DNA sequencing, and protein expression in microbial expression systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate and contribute in a team environment.

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@sapphirefuel.com.

Posted November 10, 2008