January 5, 2012 - Research assistants in Plant-based biotechnology

Research assistant positions are available immediately at Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology in Newark, DE. The Center focuses on the development of vaccines and therapeutics in plant-based protein production systems. Extensive experience in virology, cell and molecular biology (cloning, DNA/RNA purification, PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA, PAGE, Western-blot, organelles and viruses purification).Two to five years of experience in cell and molecular biology, protein biochemistry is required. Individuals with a Master’s or Bachelor degree in phytopathology, plant virology, molecular biology or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have good organizational, record keeping and computer skills, and should be able to work well in a team environment.

FhCMB offers competitive salaries and benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter referencing the position for which they are applying along with the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to personnel@fraunhofer-cmb.org.

December 8, 2011 - Research Assistant in Protein Biochemistry - Purification

Research assistant positions in protein biochemistry are available immediately for highly motivated scientists at the Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology in Newark, DE. The Center focuses on the development of vaccines and therapeutics in plants.

The position is in the ‘Protein Biochemistry Group’, where the successful candidate will work as a team player in developing and optimizing procedures for the small-scale & large-scale isolation, purification and characterization of plant-expressed proteins using a variety of isolation, purification and biochemical techniques.

Minimum requirements include the following: solid theoretical knowledge of protein purification and protein biochemistry techniques; column chromatography experience; basic analytical experience (SDS-PAGE), analytical thinking; ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced, team environment; excellent interpersonal, record keeping, oral and written communication and computer skills.

Hands-on experience with AKTA FPLC, Unicorn software, and scale-up experience is strongly preferred. Prior experience in troubleshooting and process development is highly desired.

Candidates should have a BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering, or in a relevant field. Experience in biotechnology highly desired.

FhCMB offers competitive salaries and benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter referencing the position for which they are applying along with the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to personnel@fraunhofer-cmb.org.

December 8, 2011 - Research Assistant in Protein Biochemistry - Formulation

Research assistant position is available immediately for highly motivated Scientists at the Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology in Newark, DE. The Center focuses on the development of vaccines and therapeutics in plants.

The position is in the ‘Protein Biochemistry Group’, where the successful candidate will work as a team player in developing and optimizing procedures for stability-indicating and other analytical assays, contribute analytical support for research and development activities when needed, conduct compatibility studies with pharmaceutical excipients and container closure systems, prepares technical documents and reports. Industrial experience in the characterization of recombinant proteins using state-of-the-art biochemical and biophysical techniques is strongly desirable, but not required. Individuals with a BS or MS in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science or a related discipline with background and experience in protein characterization are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal, record keeping, oral and written communication, and computer skills.

FhCMB offers competitive salaries and benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter referencing the position for which they are applying along with the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to personnel@fraunhofer-cmb.org.

December 7, 2011 - Research Assistant in Assay Development

A Research Assistant position is available immediately for highly motivated scientist in the Assay Development Group at the Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology in Newark, DE.

The successful candidate will have two-three years of experience in cell-based assays, flow cytometry, ELISA, immunological assays, molecular biology. Additional duties will include tissue processing for histology, fluorescent microscopy, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence analysis. The individual should possess strong organizational and communication skills.

BS or BA in Biology or in a relevant field, Master's degree is preferred. Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry is desired but not required.

FhCMB offers competitive salaries and benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter referencing the position for which they are applying along with the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to personnel@fraunhofer-cmb.org.

November 22, 2011 - Research assistant in Plant-based Protein Production

Research assistant position is available immediately at Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology in Newark, DE. The Center focuses on the development of vaccines and therapeutics in plant-based protein production systems. Extensive experience in molecular biology (cloning, DNA/RNA purification, PCR, RT-PCR, ELISA, PAGE, Westen-blot) and protein biochemistry is required. Two to five years of experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry is required. Individuals with a Master’s degree in biochemistry or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have good organizational, record keeping and computer skills, and should be able to work well in a team environment.

FhCMB offers competitive salaries and benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter referencing the position for which they are applying along with the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to personnel@fraunhofer-cmb.org.

November 2, 2011 - Research Assistant in Fermentation

A research Assistant position is available immediately for highly motivated scientist at the Fraunhofer USA Center for Molecular Biotechnology in Newark, DE. The Center focuses on the development of vaccines and therapeutics in plants.

The successful candidate will have two years of experience in development and running of microbial fermentation processes small to large scale. Extensive experiences of operating and maintaining fermentation instrumentation. The individual should possess strong organizational and communication skills. May provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the laboratory on a regular or temporary basis. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Experience with computer software used for fermentation data entry and analysis. In addition the candidate, may be called upon to perform troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.

Candidates should have BS in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Chemical Engineering, or in a relevant field. Experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry highly desired.

FhCMB offers competitive salaries and benefit packages and is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should e-mail their resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter referencing the position for which they are applying along with the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to personnel@fraunhofer-cmb.org.