Senior Microbiologist

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ 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.

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
* Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction.
* Contribute to the development of innovative bioengineering solutions, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
* Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes.
* Actively mentor less experienced bioengineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities
* Strong foundation in biology and/or engineering principles.
* Team player, dedicated, collaborative, observant, and motivated.
* Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills.
* Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
* Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
* Enthusiasm for learning and participating in mentorship/mentoring.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.

Education
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cell Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related fields is required, a PhD is preferred.

Experience
Requires 5-7 years of Bioengineering or related engineering experience.

Additional Job Description:

Additional duties/responsibilities

• Support, perform, or lead experiments in Draper's biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) and 3 (BSL-3) laboratories
• Apply microbiology fundamentals to develop novel assays within Draper's custom in vitro tissue culture systems; work collaboratively with a team and troubleshoot as needed
• Collect, analyze, organize, and effectively present data to internal management, external customers, and/or for publication
• Support or lead BSL-3 laboratory operations, such as managing equipment, maintaining documentation, decontamination and disposal of hazardous waste, and preparations for annual laboratory commissioning
• Complete all necessary training, adhere to all laboratory, institutional, and government regulations, and contribute to an environment of safety and compliance
• Support business development efforts through ideation, proposal writing, and customer outreach as needed

Preferred qualifications

• Two or more years of hands-on experience in a biosafety level 3 laboratory
• Experience working with bacterial or viral pathogens or with biological toxins within mammalian cell-based systems; experience studying host-pathogen interactions
• Experience with a variety of cell and molecular biology assays and technologies such as viability assays, immunofluorescence staining, confocal imaging, ELISA/Luminex, DNA or RNA extraction, and qPCR

• Experience culturing human primary tissues, including isolation and characterization of human immune cells
• Experience studying or modeling microbiomes; experience with transcriptomic, epigenomic, metabolomic, or proteomic technologies

• Experience with microfluidic devices, microphysiological systems, and/or organ-on-chip technologies

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.