Scientist I R&D

At Aldevron, we shape the future of medicine by advancing science in meaningful ways. Our team of dedicated, forward-thinking associates share this goal by combining best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. We believe people are our most valuable asset. Whether this is your first step on a rewarding career path or are a seasoned professional ready to take your career to the next level, we hire the best from all backgrounds and experiences.

Aldevron is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

This position is part of the R&D department located in Fargo, ND and will be remote position. If a candidate lives near or is willing to relocate to the Fargo, ND to work onsite, this can be discussed during the interview process. At Aldevron, we combine best-in-class products and service with the ideal operating environment to lay the groundwork for vital new discoveries worldwide. You will be a part of the cross-functional NanoplasmidTM team and report to the Sr. Scientist responsible for Nanoplasmid design and innovation.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with scientist, both internally and externally, to design custom Nanoplasmids to meet their specific needs.
• Develop solutions for simple and complex problems requiring a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation. Broaden existing expanded knowledge in own field, to other areas relevant to team operations.
• Be an individual contributor with minimal supervision. Use existing procedures and develop novel procedures to solve client problems; analyze information and standard practices to make judgments. Work within standardized practices to achieve objectives and meet tight deadlines .
• Work closely with sr.scientists, engineers, and product managers to achieve project goals and deliver results on tight timelines.
• Engage in customer interactions, assist in training other scientists, get involved in a variety of novel technologies, and develop into leading team of multiple people.

Essential requirements of the job include:

• BS degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 2+ years of experience OR MS degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 1+ years of experience OR PhD degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or related discipline with 0+ years of experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of gene synthesis and cloning. In-depth understanding of molecular cloning techniques, including PCR, restriction digestion, plasmid purification, Gibson assembly, Golden Gate assembly, and restriction-ligation cloning
• High proficiency with Snapgene, Benchling, Geneious Prime, or other plasmid design software

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Knowledge of non-viral gene delivery methods
• Experience with bacterial systems and strain engineering

At Aldevron we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Aldevron can provide.

The salary range for this role is $77K-$82K. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Join our winning team today. Together, well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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