Several job opportunities are currently available at Mendel
Biotechnology, in the San Francisco bay area. Please see the
descriptions below, and refer to our website (www.mendelbio.com) for
more information.
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Research Scientist - Plant Systems Biology & Expression Profiling
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for a Research
Scientist position in Plant Systems Biology and Expression Profiling.
The candidate needs to have expertise in both computer science,
statistics or mathematics, and biology. Basic level computer
programming capabilities are required, as are proven skills analyzing
large sets of gene expression/microarray data as well as DNA and
protein sequences. The successful applicant will work with tools for
processing, analyzing and visualizing large datasets, including using
mathematical models for predicting gene expression network
organization and de novo identification of cis-acting promoter
regulatory elements. Candidates who have previously worked with plant
systems are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a PhD
with a minimum of 1 year postdoctoral experience. Strong written and
oral communication skills in the English language are considered
essential. Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the
U.S.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact
information for three references (including email addresses) to:
job79+b from mendelbio.com
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Research Scientist - Chemical and Genetic Screening
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for a Research
Scientist position in Chemical and Genetic Screening. The candidate
must be familiar with the use of forward genetic approaches to gene
discovery in Arabidopsis. In addition, the position will involve the
development and characterization of in planta reporter assay systems
for pathway analysis and high-throughput chemical discovery. The
ability to perform in a cooperative team environment and communicate
effectively in English is essential. A strong background in organic
chemistry is advantageous. Applicants must have a PhD in plant
biology, genetics, chemical biology or a related field. Must be a U.S.
citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact
information for three references (including email addresses) to:
job90+b from mendelbio.com
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Research Associate - Chemical and Genetic Screening
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for a Research
Associate position in Chemical and Genetic Screening. The candidate
will perform both plate and soil based Arabidopsis assays to
characterize genetic pathways. Experience with Arabidopsis is a
necessity. A strong background in organic chemistry is desirable.
Applicants must have a Bachelors degree with 2 years experience or
Masters Degree in plant biology, plant genetics or related discipline.
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact
information for three references (including email addresses) to:
job91+b from mendelbio.com
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Research Scientist - Molecular Biology
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for a Research
Scientist position in Molecular Biology. The candidate must be an
expert in vector design and cloning technology; experience with
high-throughput, semi-automated molecular biology techniques is highly
desirable. The position will demand fluency with a suite of standard
software tools (VectorNTI, Sequencher, etc.) and the use of databases
to track a pipeline of projects. Strong written and oral communication
skills in the English language are required. Applicants must have a
PhD in molecular biology or related field and at least 2 years of
post-doctoral experience. Applicants with industry experience are
especially encouraged to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen or have
authorization to work in the U.S.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact
information for three references (including email addresses) to:
job92+b from mendelbio.com
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Research Scientist - Molecular/Protein Interactions
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for a Research
Scientist position in Molecular Interactions. The candidate must have
demonstrated expertise with protein chemistry techniques including
co-immunoprecipitation (CoIP). Familiarity with chromatin
immunoprecipitation and experience with yeast two-hybrid and other
high-throughput protein-protein interaction screening methodology is
also required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience
working with Arabidopsis. Strong written and oral communication skills
in the English language are required. Applicants must have a PhD in
biochemistry, molecular biology or related field and at least 2 years
of post-doctoral experience. Must be a U.S. citizen or have
authorization to work in the U.S.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact
information for three references (including email addresses) to:
job93+b from mendelbio.com
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Research Associates (multiple positions) - Molecular Biology and
Molecular/Protein Interactions
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for Research
Associate positions in Molecular Biology and Molecular Interactions.
The candidates will have previous experience with the application of a
broad array of molecular biology (PCR, subcloning, bacterial and yeast
transformation, etc.) and/or protein chemistry (gel electrophoresis,
protein purification, blotting, etc.) techniques in a research
laboratory. The positions will involve the use of laboratory
automation in a high-throughput team environment, demanding comfort
with both standard (Microsoft Office) and custom software
applications. Applicants must have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in
molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or equivalent with a minimum
of 5 years experience with a Bachelors, or 2 years with a Masters
degree. Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the U.S.
To apply, please send a letter of interest, CV, and contact
information for three references (including email addresses) to:
job94+b from mendelbio.com
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Research Associate - Plant Molecular Biology & Plant Morphology
Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., invites applications for a Research
Associate position in Plant Molecular Biology. The candidate should
have a good background in general genetics, DNA and RNA manipulation
and isolation techniques, PCR, and plant transformation. Prior
experience with Arabidopsis or other plants is desirable, but not a
requirement.
Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline
with 1-2 years experience working at the lab bench. Strong written and
oral communication skills in the English language are considered
essential, as is the ability to work in the US. To apply, please send
a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references
(including email addresses) to: job99+b from mendelbio.com
