Postdoctoral Fellow
Huntington, WV · On-site
$47K - $64K/yr
Strain Engineering: Engineer microbial strains and mammalian cells. * Protein Expression: Purify target proteins using chromatographic methods. * Characterization: Perform biochemical ...
Postdoctoral Fellow
Huntington, WV · On-site
$47K - $64K/yr
Strain Engineering: Engineer microbial strains and mammalian cells. * Protein Expression: Purify target proteins using chromatographic methods. * Characterization: Perform biochemical ...
Automation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
Meaningful work helping advance solutions for protein & strain engineering, biochemistry and related technologies. * Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation ...
Automation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
Meaningful work helping advance solutions for protein & strain engineering, biochemistry and related technologies. * Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation ...
Research Associate II - Metabolic Engineering
San Diego, CA · On-site
$70K - $85K/yr
You will work with a team of scientists to meet the needs of Debut's rapid strain engineering and optimization. You will routinely perform genome editing and other molecular biology techniques. You ...
Research Associate II - Metabolic Engineering
San Diego, CA · On-site
$70K - $85K/yr
You will work with a team of scientists to meet the needs of Debut's rapid strain engineering and optimization. You will routinely perform genome editing and other molecular biology techniques. You ...
Senior Scientist, Upstream Process Development
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$155K - $170K/yr
Familiarity with strain engineering and biocatalysis * Familiarity with performing operations in a cleanroom environment, applying controls to ensure aseptic processing * Demonstrated ability to ...
Senior Scientist, Upstream Process Development
Cambridge, MA · On-site
$155K - $170K/yr
Familiarity with strain engineering and biocatalysis * Familiarity with performing operations in a cleanroom environment, applying controls to ensure aseptic processing * Demonstrated ability to ...
Automation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
Meaningful work helping advance solutions for protein & strain engineering, biochemistry and related technologies. * Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation ...
Automation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$120K - $140K/yr
Meaningful work helping advance solutions for protein & strain engineering, biochemistry and related technologies. * Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation ...
Staff Process Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
Collaborate closely with upstream process development and strain engineering teams to align on integrated process development strategies. Education and Experience * PhD + 6 years of experience; OR ...
Staff Process Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
Collaborate closely with upstream process development and strain engineering teams to align on integrated process development strategies. Education and Experience * PhD + 6 years of experience; OR ...
As a member of the Genetics and Fermentation team in Ingredient R&D, this role requires subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in strain discovery, microbial strain engineering, classical ...
As a member of the Genetics and Fermentation team in Ingredient R&D, this role requires subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in strain discovery, microbial strain engineering, classical ...
As a member of the Genetics and Fermentation team in Ingredient R&D, this role requires subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in strain discovery, microbial strain engineering, classical ...
As a member of the Genetics and Fermentation team in Ingredient R&D, this role requires subject matter expertise and hands-on experience in strain discovery, microbial strain engineering, classical ...
Engineering - Instrumentation
Stratford, CT · On-site
$68/hr
Stratford, CT, 06615, United States [About the Role] Join a leading engineering team in Stratford, CT, as an Instrumentation Specialist, focusing on precision strain gage installations for cutting ...
Engineering - Instrumentation
Stratford, CT · On-site
$68/hr
Stratford, CT, 06615, United States [About the Role] Join a leading engineering team in Stratford, CT, as an Instrumentation Specialist, focusing on precision strain gage installations for cutting ...
Leads the development of advanced artificial pinning center technologies, defect engineering strategies, strain engineering, multilayer architectures, and nanoscale microstructure optimization to ...
Leads the development of advanced artificial pinning center technologies, defect engineering strategies, strain engineering, multilayer architectures, and nanoscale microstructure optimization to ...
Fermentation Engineer II
Augusta, GA · On-site
Lead cross-functional project teams involving strain engineering, downstream processing, and manufacturing. * Mentor junior engineers and scientists. * Collaborate with external partners, equipment ...
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Fermentation Engineer II
Augusta, GA · On-site
Lead cross-functional project teams involving strain engineering, downstream processing, and manufacturing. * Mentor junior engineers and scientists. * Collaborate with external partners, equipment ...
Staff Process Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
Collaborate closely with upstream process development and strain engineering teams to align on integrated process development strategies. Education and Experience * PhD + 6 years of experience; OR ...
Staff Process Engineer
San Diego, CA · On-site
Collaborate closely with upstream process development and strain engineering teams to align on integrated process development strategies. Education and Experience * PhD + 6 years of experience; OR ...
Fermentation Engineer II
Augusta, GA · On-site
Lead cross-functional project teams involving strain engineering, downstream processing, and manufacturing. * Mentor junior engineers and scientists. * Collaborate with external partners, equipment ...
Fermentation Engineer II
Augusta, GA · On-site
Lead cross-functional project teams involving strain engineering, downstream processing, and manufacturing. * Mentor junior engineers and scientists. * Collaborate with external partners, equipment ...
Leads the development of advanced artificial pinning center technologies, defect engineering strategies, strain engineering, multilayer architectures, and nanoscale microstructure optimization to ...
Leads the development of advanced artificial pinning center technologies, defect engineering strategies, strain engineering, multilayer architectures, and nanoscale microstructure optimization to ...
Fermentation Engineer II
Augusta, GA · On-site
Lead cross-functional project teams involving strain engineering, downstream processing, and manufacturing. * Mentor junior engineers and scientists. * Collaborate with external partners, equipment ...
Fermentation Engineer II
Augusta, GA · On-site
Lead cross-functional project teams involving strain engineering, downstream processing, and manufacturing. * Mentor junior engineers and scientists. * Collaborate with external partners, equipment ...
Research Specialist
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
... strain engineering, or synthetic biology. Experience training or mentoring undergraduate researchers. Experience with laboratory management, inventory control, or research project coordination.
Research Specialist
Blacksburg, VA · On-site
... strain engineering, or synthetic biology. Experience training or mentoring undergraduate researchers. Experience with laboratory management, inventory control, or research project coordination.
Potential strategies for tuning the resulting properties will require experience with chemical treatments/additives, atomic or molecular doping, surface functionalization, and/or strain engineering.
Potential strategies for tuning the resulting properties will require experience with chemical treatments/additives, atomic or molecular doping, surface functionalization, and/or strain engineering.
Research and Development including but not limited to phage discovery, phage engineering, and strain engineering. * High Throughput Development (Automation) * Bioinformatics * Material Sciences ...
Research and Development including but not limited to phage discovery, phage engineering, and strain engineering. * High Throughput Development (Automation) * Bioinformatics * Material Sciences ...
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Position Information
Banner Position Number
R10910
Position Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Classification Title
MURC-Biological Scientists
Department
SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Xu Lab in the Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team. The candidate will lead a research project focusing on molecular microbiology of infectious diseases. One focus of this role involves inhibitor design and validating these targets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in microbial construct design, genetic transformation, recombinant protein expression, and targeting those proteins with biochemical inhibitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Inhibitor Design: Apply computational tools (docking, molecular dynamics) or experimental methods to design and screen small-molecule, peptide, or fragment-based inhibitors against target proteins.
Location
MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine
Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Education
Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MR0884
Open Date
07/23/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please include the following with your application:
Position Information
Banner Position Number
R10910
Position Title
Postdoctoral Fellow
Classification Title
MURC-Biological Scientists
Department
SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Xu Lab in the Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team. The candidate will lead a research project focusing on molecular microbiology of infectious diseases. One focus of this role involves inhibitor design and validating these targets. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in microbial construct design, genetic transformation, recombinant protein expression, and targeting those proteins with biochemical inhibitors.
Key Responsibilities:
Inhibitor Design: Apply computational tools (docking, molecular dynamics) or experimental methods to design and screen small-molecule, peptide, or fragment-based inhibitors against target proteins.
- Assay Development: Establish biochemical, biophysical, and cellular assays to measure inhibitor binding affinity and functional enzyme inhibition.
- Construct Cloning: Design and construct expression plasmids, genetic vectors, and CRISPR-based tools for bacterial/host systems.
- Strain Engineering: Engineer microbial strains and mammalian cells.
- Protein Expression: Purify target proteins using chromatographic methods.
- Characterization: Perform biochemical characterization, Western blotting, ELISA, and functional assays to validate protein activity.
Location
MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine
Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Education
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in inhibitor design, structural biology, or biochemical assay development for target evaluation.
- Proven expertise in molecular cloning techniques (Gibson assembly, restriction-based, PCR).
- Hands-on experience with bacterial transformation and genetic manipulation.
- Strong background in recombinant protein expression and purification.
- Evidence of productivity: At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Experience using structural biology or computational chemistry software (e.g., PyMOL, Schrödinger, AutoDock, Rosetta).
- Experience with biophysical characterization techniques (e.g., SPR, ITC, MST).
- Knowledge of bioinformatics tools for gene/protein analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
MR0884
Open Date
07/23/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Please include the following with your application:
- A cover letter detailing research experience and interest in the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a publication list.
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