Mammoth Biosciences Microbiology Job Opening – Apply
Mammoth Biosciences Microbiology Job Mammoth Biosciences is harnessing the diversity of nature to power the next generation of CRISPR products. Through the discovery and development of novel CRISPR systems, the company is enabling the full potential of its platform to read and write the code of life. Mammoth aims to democratize disease detection with an easy and affordable point-of-care test that allows real-time and simultaneous detection of multiple conditions. By leveraging its internal research and development and exclusive licensing to Cas12, Cas13 and Cas14, Mammoth can provide enhanced diagnostics and genome editing for life science research, healthcare, agriculture, biodefense and more.
Job Title: Scientist, Sample Prep
Location: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO /DIAGNOSTICS /FULL-TIME
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Mammoth Biosciences Microbiology Job
- PhD in chemistry, molecular biology or a related field and 2 years of industry experience, or
- Experience processing different human sample types (i.e. saliva, primary tissue, blood, urine)
- Experience with designing and optimizing nucleic acid amplification (e.g. qPCR) and/or other molecular biology protocols
- Ability to independently design, optimize and troubleshoot experiments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Mammoth Biosciences Microbiology Job
- Experience with non-commercial nucleic acid extraction methods
- Experience in Python, JMP, and/or other data analysis tools a plus
- Exceptional skills in communication, presentation, data analysis, and interpretation
- Highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to think creatively towards efficient problem solving
BENEFITS
Mammoth Biosciences Microbiology Job
- Competitive salary with equity
- Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
- Unlimited vacation and generous sick time
- Free breakfast/lunch/dinner/barista
- Free gym
- Public transportation commuter subsidy
- 401(k) matching
OPPORTUNITY
Mammoth is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist, Sample prep experienced in protein and nucleic acid biochemistry techniques to support our research and product, development teams. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a variety of infectious human clinical sample types and experience within vitro assay development, nucleic acid extraction and amplification techniques. Further, the candidate will be comfortable working as part of a team, be highly motivated, and display excellent time management skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Mammoth Biosciences Microbiology Job
- Contribute to sample prep development and testing on CRISPR-diagnostic assays Develop, validate, and improve CRISPR-diagnostic assays
- Conduct hands-on-experiments for sample processing, nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and related assays
- Perform data analysis of experiments and generate summaries for group meetings
- Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Mammoth Biosciences Microbiology Job Resolve problems by examining and evaluating data and selecting corrective steps.
Completes projects by assisting project team and attending and participating in group and project meetings - Stay current in the field by participating in educational opportunities and reading relevant publications
