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Lab Tech
Department: Molecular Biology
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

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

We are seeking an experienced Lab Technician who is comfortable in a growing and exciting lab environment working with inoculations, monitoring of algae production, trouble shooting inconsistencies,following GMP and SOP guidelines, and possibly other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will be able to collaborate with various departments, multi-task, stand on their feet for an extended period of time and be adaptable to change.

Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in a biotech lab and/or productions facility.

BS in Scientific discipline.

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 December 15, 2008