Microbiologist

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 1,800 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

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Draper is seeking an emerging microbiologist to pioneer research and engineering projects that incorporate commensal microbiome aspects. We develop novel technologies at the interface among biology, chemistry, physics and engineering, with a particular emphasis on maximizing our groundbreaking advances in microfluidic devices and systems. This role emphasizes skills and experience in microbiology, with a focus on microbiomes and commensal bacteria-related characterization, culture and manipulation. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, observant, collaborative and dedicated. We offer an atmosphere that champions innovation, individual contributions within a team environment, intellectual freedom and creativity, and an emphasis on career development.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a biology discipline with hands-on experience in microbiology, and 1-3 years relevant laboratory experience
• Experience in isolation, culture, and genetic manipulation of bacterial strains is required.
• Experience with culture of wild type strains is highly desired, as is experience with metagenomic characterization.
• Demonstrated molecular biology skills, including PCR, genetic engineering, and/or protein expression/analysis, are a strong plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot experimental issues, summarize data, interpret results, and format data for reporting via presentation or publication
• Laboratory organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.

This position requires the ability to acquire a US Security Clearance. The primary requirement for a security clearance is US citizenship.