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Job Title: Associate Scientist, Microbiology
Company: LS9, Inc.
Req #: SDC0038CM
Job Location: South San Francisco, CA
Description: LS9, Inc. is seeking an experienced Microbiology Research Associate at either the mid to Senior level. This Associate Scientist will work in a team environment to provide research on strain optimization via Metabolic Engineering in order to support LS9 Inc.’s Biofuels and Chemical research projects.
Key Responsibilities: To conduct scientific research in the laboratory with regards to the construction of yeast and other Fungal strains for Biofuels and Chemicals.
Qualifications:
  • BS/MS in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or other related Science Discipline with 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Expertise in constructing and evaluating yeast and fungal strains.
  • Experience working with bacterial strains.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Must be motivated, creative, have strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, and be capable of working independently.