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Molecular Biology Scientist III

Exciting Research & Development opportunity to join the team to identify new non viral nucleic acid delivery systems for physiologically relevant models such as primary and stem cells and in vivo delivery.

Essential Functions

Basic molecular/cellular biology: Tissue culture, transfection, fluorescence and confocal microscopy, high-throughput assays, experience with primary, stem cells and animal models is a plus.
Must be able to design experiments, analyze assay results and perform follow up experiments. Must maintain a laboratory notebook and be able write up and present data to peers.
May be required to perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Education:

Candidates must hold a PhD degree in biochemical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical or life sciences.

Please email your resume to susan.cleveland@lifetech.com if you’re interested in exploring the opportunity. Any referrals are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Job details

Employer:Life Technologies

Location:Carlsbad, CA, United States

Expires:October 22, 2013

Job type:Senior Scientist

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Permanent

Job hours:Full-time

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