Sanofi Molecular Biology Job Opening – Apply Online
Sanofi Molecular Biology Job Synthorx, a Sanofi company, is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering new protein therapeutics. Synthorx is applying a revolutionary synthetic biology technology based on an expanded genetic alphabet and code to create designer protein-based medicines. We are seeking a dynamic and
rigorous scientist to join our team to help design, build, and test improvements to our expression systems to enhance the production of therapeutic proteins. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in molecular biology, strain engineering, and protein expression.
Job Title: Scientist – Molecular biology and Microbiology
Location: La Jolla, CA
Key Responsibilities:
Sanofi Molecular Biology Job
- This position will be an integral part of a new team focusing on the optimization of our novel platform for protein expression. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the design and analysis of molecular biology and microbiology experiments directed at optimizing the expression of therapeutic
- protein candidates containing non-canonical amino acids using the Synthorx technology. Regular activities will include cloning DNA containing an unnatural base pair, transforming microbial strains, and generating/testing novel constructs for high-level protein expression. In addition, the successful candidate will also play a critical role in strain engineering. We hope to bring in an individual with strong
initiative and desire to make a positive impact. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work independently and effectively with a team.
Education/Experience:
Sanofi Molecular Biology Job
• PhD and 2 years post-doc or relative industry experience.
• Proven expertise with engineering E. coli is an advantage.
• Bacterial physiology, including DNA replication/repair, transcription, and/or translation.
• DNA assembly methods.
• Sanofi Molecular Biology Job Testing and optimizing recombinant protein expression in microbial hosts.
• Orthogonal translation systems. Hands-on knowledge of amber suppression is a plus.
• Highly creative and innovative scientist with a drive to generate and translate new ideas into
practical advances.
• Self-motivated and independent, but demonstrated ability to coordinate and work well as part of a
research team.
• Ability to work well in sight of aggressive timelines and excellence in multitasking.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with a team.
