Lab Technician - Nature's Toolbox : Job Details

NTx is a bioinformatics and biomanufacturing company that advances medical products and material sciences with cell-free, innovative biomanufacturing solutions. The company is commercializing its biomanufacturing systems NTxpress®, NTxscribe® and the bioinformatics platform, DruID, for the discovery of natural products. NTx's proprietary continuous-flow, fully recombinant, in vitro, cell-free transcription system utilizes hollow fiber bioreactors to support the growing demand for mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics. NTx's biomanufacturing processes can easily be scaled to meet fluctuating supply needs so that companies can increase and streamline production as they respond to changing global demands.Your ImpactA position is available for a highly talented and motivated postbaccalaureate researcher to engage in research and development. The job involves the use of biochemical and molecular/micro-biological techniques to facilitate the production of RNA constructs. The successful candidate will do this work in collaboration with a team of Ph.D. scientists with expertise in the areas of organic synthesis, RNA/protein biochemistry, bioinformatics and protein engineering.Minimum job requirements include:

• Strong background in DNA techniques including cloning.
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Basic understanding of microbial metabolism and enzyme catalysis.
• Experience with or basic understanding of analytical techniques, such as, HPLC, mass-spectrometry and fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Creating new assays
• Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of the lab areas.

Desirable Skills:

• Desire to learn new techniques and ability to digest primary literature as a learning tool.
• Special consideration will be given to those with experience working with RNA and/or experience in protein/enzyme biochemistry.
• Strong communication skills to present and summarize research results.
• Ability to manage time and see tasks to completion.
• Careful and thoughtful execution of protocols.

Education:Bachelors or greater degree in experimental biochemistry/molecular biology or related field, with the requisite research experience and a strong publication record.This position is located in Rio Rancho, NM.To learn more, visit www.ntxbio.comAt Nature's Toolbox, we are a small team of great minds with an even larger vision. Join us today and contribute to change how life saving therapeutics are manufactured today. Nature's Toolbox Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. NTx is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to NTx, including unsolicited resumes sent to a NTx mailing address, email address, directly to NTx employees, or to NTx's resume database will be considered NTx property. NTx will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. NTx will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.