Job Title:	Research Associate - High Throughput Screening/Automation
Company:	LS9, Inc.
Job Location:	South San Francisco, CA
Description:	LS9 is looking for an Automation Research Associate who participates in a dynamic interdisciplinary protein engineering team. He/she provides scientific and technical contributions in the development and operation of high throughput screening of mutant enzyme libraries. The majority of time will be spent on conducting high throughput screens of enzyme libraries. The results generated are used to develop improved mutants and metabolic pathways. The individual will also participate in the selection and implementation of assays and equipment and assists with planning and operation of high throughput pipelines. He/she will perform and qualify assays and reagents for optimization of the high throughput system operation as well as monitor assay and equipment performance. The individual will assist with planning, development and execution of validation experiments and deliver optimized and validated SOP's. He/she must be able to critically analyze complex data, interpret and integrate experiment results with project objectives. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can work in a multi-disciplinary team.
Position Requirements:	BS (+ 2-3 years experience) or recent MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field Familiarity with the operation of robotic assay equipment is a must. Some experience in assay development is required. Experience within the biotechnology industry is a plus Must be technically proficient in general laboratory practices (biochemistry/molecular biology), in particular operation of robotic equipment. Understanding of enzymes and metabolic pathway applications and techniques is highly desired Must have a demonstrated ability to apply quantitative and statistical data analysis to draw and communicate research conclusions and recommendations Communication (written/verbal) and team work abilities are critical. Demonstrated experience with evaluation of new techniques and procedures for manufacturing reagents, products or technologies are desirable He/she must be a self starter who can operate with minimal supervision