R&D Scientist (Laboratory)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Vilnius, Office

Introduction
At Biomatter we believe that the unlimited capability to design new enzymes will unlock world's capability to build a better tomorrow for everyone. For this reason, we have built the transformative Intelligent Architecture Platform™ for enzyme design, powered by Generative AI & Physics. Together with our partners we create unique enzymes that act as the key puzzle pieces in novel technologies aimed at addressing the most pressing sustainability and health issues.

You will join the laboratory team as an R&D scientist and work alongside bioinformaticians and computer scientists to support the development and application of computational tools for protein engineering. You will also take part in generating new product ideas and driving them through the development and commercialization process.

Responsibilities
  • Producing and characterizing wild type and designed proteins
  • Suggesting and developing analytical assays for protein characterization
  • Developing and optimizing medium and high throughput workflows for protein expression and characterization
  • Participating in brainstorms for new product and application ideas, performing feasibility studies, generating experimental data for patent applications and marketing purposes
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records of all lab work
  • Analyzing, preparing and presenting data to the team and other stakeholders
Minimum qualifications
  • Master's degree or PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology or related field
  • Ability to plan and execute biochemistry / molecular biology experiments with minimal supervision
  • Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification
  • Experience with molecular cloning and mutagenesis techniques
  • Analytical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Intrinsic motivation, accountability, and a commitment to professional development
  • Excellent written and oral English communication skills
Preferred qualifications
  • 2+ years of industrial experience 
  • Ability to independently drive R&D projects through ideation, planning, execution and IP protection 
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge in enzyme kinetics,with a   track record in developing enzymatic assays
  • Experience with analytical HPLC/MS
  • Experience with lab automation
  • Familiarity with AKTA chromatography systems and a track record in developing protein purification protocols (ion exchange, gel filtration)
  • Experience with recombinant protein production in Aspergillus spp., Bacillus spp. or P. pastoris 
Our offer
  • Work environment in which you can develop your talent and realize ideas and innovations within a competent team
  • Flexible working arrangements: with core hours of 10 am-4 pm, you can choose a pattern that works for you
  • An attractive, market-oriented salary aligned with your qualifications (2000 to 4000 Eur gross monthly)
About us

Biomatter is a synthetic biology company that creates new proteins for health and sustainable manufacturing applications. The company has developed the Intelligent Architecture™ platform that addresses limitations of current engineering approaches to unlock completely new horizons for protein design and development.

We are actively looking for talented and passioned people to join our team and help us build the new paradigm in protein design.

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