Job Description:

• We are a team of computational and experimental scientists and seeking a highly motivated and talented Bacterial RNA Specialist to join an international and collaborative team in an outstanding and competitive scientific environment.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will decipher regulatory mechanisms in bacteria by combining global genome-wide methods (RNAseq) with the molecular analysis.
• Execute high throughput, SOP driven, NGS library preparation workflows including WGS and RNA-Seq, with an emphasis on liquid handling automation.
• Operate sequencing instruments.
• Collaborate with scientists to improve current NGS workflows/processes in creative and effective ways
• Work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to solve complex problems and achieve goals/deadlines.
• Thoroughly document and effectively communicate scientific results and progress.
• Assist with other molecular biology tasks as needed at the scientific platform.

Experience:

• Expertise/experience with Bacterial RNA.
• Any previous experience with RNA degradation on various aspects of the bacterial ability to optimize growth and survive periods of starvation or other types of stress during the infection process.
• Strong experience with the preparation and sequencing of various DNA and RNA sequencing libraries (Illumina).
• Experience with operating Illumina sequencing platforms.
• Hands-on experience to operate automated liquid handling platforms.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot technical and scientific issues, both individually and as part of a team.
• Experience with other molecular biology techniques (e.g., Nucleic acids purification, vector constructions, PCR/RT-PCR amplification would be a plus.
• Experience using Benchling or similar electronic notebook type experience would be a plus.

Education:

• BS/MS (or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology or related field with 1+ year(s) of hands-on NGS experience.