[Arabidopsis] Multiple Career Opportunities at Mendel Biotechnology - San Francisco Bay Area

[Mendel Biotechnology]

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