LabGenius
Synthetic biologist:
bionic materials
LabGenius’ mission is to create
next-generation materials using
biological components.
wave of bio-augmented materials,
with applications including energy,
adhesives, and composite materials.
We are building a platform for the
evolution of new biological components
that interface with synthetic materials.
Using our proprietary DNA library
assembly capability, in conjunction with
ultra-high throughput screening, AI
and robotics, we plan to unlock a new
In this role, you will lead two projects in
the development of novel biomaterials
with applications in adhesives and
transparent materials. Join a small team
in a rapidly growing company with the
freedom to innovate and implement
your own ideas.
KE Y DU TIES AND
R E S P O NSIBILITIES
• Lead development of novel biological
components (peptides, protein, DNA), using
synthetic biology to augment synthetic
materials.
• Designing DNA libraries for protein
engineering towards desired properties
• Establish tested protocols for chosen display
methodologies in LG laboratory.
• Construct and screen display libraries for lead
molecule identification.
• Establish and optimise display systems for
assessment of binding affinity, stability and
soluble yield.
Location
Central London, UK
Salary
Competitive
Hours
Full time
Duration
9 months with option to
extend
Contact
[email protected]
To apply
Please send CV and
covering letter to
[email protected]
by 30/04/2017
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E S S E N TIAL SKILLS
& Q U A L I FICATIONS
• PhD / MSc / MRes in molecular biology, or similar.
• Significant experience with basic molecular biological techniques,
e.g.: DNA Assembly, cloning, quantification; E. coli protein
expression & purification.
• Practical experience using medium / high throughput screening
methods to engineer novel proteins.
• A basic grounding in computational biology.
D ES I R A BLE SKILLS
• Experience with cell-free display technologies (e.g. ribosome
display, mRNA display) and/or in vivo display technologies (e.g. E.
coli display, yeast display).
• Experience leading research projects.
• Experience translating established bench protocols to liquid
handling robots.
• Expertise in bioinformatics, in particular: DNA library design, NGS
data analysis and machine learning.
• Knowledge and understanding of the materials science space.
• Experience in protein production scale-up.
CO MP ETENCIES
• Ability to communicate work to collaborative researchers outside
of biosciences.
• Willing to rapidly learn new concepts outside of comfort zone.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to quickly and concisely communicate progress and
problems to members of a small team.
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