Enzymologist - Molecular Engineering

Full-time · San Diego, United States

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Encodia is seeking to recruit a creative and motivated senior protein biochemist to innovate and implement relevant assays for our novel enzymes as we seek to define and then optimize their performance on Encodia’s ProteoCode platform. The ideal candidates enjoy deploying the full arsenal of their enzymology, protein biochemical and biophysical toolbox to optimize the overall performance of our proprietary enzymes.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Employing a combination of enzymology tools (and investigating new technologies) to understand mechanism of action, biochemistry and biophysics of enzyme activity, binding, specificity. Contemporary highlighted techniques could include SPR, DSF, DLS, ITC Innovating novel biochemical enzymatic assays and implementing the in both high throughput screens, as well as in-depth characterization Designing of expression constructs and purification strategies to yield high quality proteins Collaborating across organization to develop strategies and provide enzymology expertise for enzyme formulation and performance optimization Distilling, organizing and synthesizing results into cogent and transparent visual aids and presentations to a wide range of both scientific and business audiences Mentoring and developing early stage career team member Contributing to the Encodia’s strategic direction and IP portfolio Requirements What you bring to this role: Ph.D. in (Bio)chemistry, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or closely related field 5+ years of industry/startup experience working directly in the field of protein biochemistry/biophysics or protein engineering with a demonstrated track record in the practical application of enzymology to solve difficult scientific problems Accomplishment in assay design and development, eg. enzyme kinetics, analytical biochemistry Direct experience with protein biochemistry and biophysics:recombinant protein expression, purification and characterization Deep interest and understanding in the relationship between protein sequence, structure and function Team oriented, collaborative, detail-focused, excellent verbal and written communication skills Benefits Encodia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive and comprehensive employee benefits package including medical plans, dental insurance, vision plans, LTD, paid vacation, and a stock plan.

We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Encodia requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their start date. We will reasonably accommodate employees who cannot get vaccinated because of medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs to the extent that any such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship for the company.

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