Scientist 2, Nanopore Sequencing & Characterization (Plant Health RNAi Products)
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ABOUT GREENLIGHT
At GreenLight we are working to solve two of the world's greatest problems: global food insecurity and equal access to vaccines and the associated health benefits. Unlike most corporations who can be required to put profits ahead of other principles, GreenLight is one of the first Public Benefit Corporations to be publicly traded and have a charter that requires a focus on how it benefits its employees, community and society and has a broad portfolio addressing key issues in plant health and human health (Nasdaq: GRNA) by leveraging the full potential of dsRNA and mRNA. The GreenLight team is a little over 260 people across our headquarters in Lexington, MA, an R&D facility and an R&D facility in Research Triangle Park, NC. GreenLight also has a biomanufacturing plant in Rochester, NY. Initiatives include finding ways to support biodiversity, protect bees and other pollinators, treat rare diseases as well as develop vaccines.
At GreenLight, we believe inclusion is the way forward. We celebrate the power of working together to address humanity’s challenges, meet the needs of underserved populations, and push the boundaries of scientific discovery. Fueled by our aspiration for a true sense of belonging, our talented teams embody the principles of diversity and equality as we strive to bring food security, medicine, and healthcare to everyone—paving the way for a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.greenlightbio.com.
GreenLight Biosciences seeks Scientist 2, Nanopore Sequencing & Characterization (Plant Health RNAi Products) in Medford MA. Support Plant Health programs by developing & executing assays to characterize dsRNA products using Nanopore sequencing, quantitative PCR, and capillary electrophoresis, including: provide technical leadership within Product Characterization group in Plant Health Analytics organization; establish & oversee the dsRNA sequencing pipeline using Oxford Nanopore technology, including develop multiplexed assays for increased throughput and automated downstream analysis of data; develop methods using Oxford Nanopore technology to sequence gDNA & mRNA and enable transcriptome analysis of target pests for RNAi trigger discovery; develop & execute assays utilizing capillary electrophoresis and differential enzymatic treatment to interrogate nature/purity of RNAi products; perform experiments assessing stability of RNAi products towards microbial challenges and characterize routes of degradation; analyze/present technical data; participate in Oxford Nanopore symposiums; author publications. Reqs: PhD in bioengineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or equiv field; 1 yr exp in analytical group at industrial biotechnology company, 1 yr developing assays and using technology to sequence dsRNA, mRNA, and DNA samples, 1 yr coding scripts for automated processing of complex Oxford Nanopore data sets (exp can be gained concurrently); knowledge of Oxford Nanopore sequencing technology, ribonucleic acid chemistry and microbial metabolism, regulatory landscape for emerging biopesticides, and method development (including development of sample extraction methods and robust hybridization and/or qPCR-based quantification assays with acceptable performance criteria). By resume to [email protected].
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