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SENIOR SCIENTIST - protein engineering
Type of job: full-time
Enantis is a biotechnology company developing, manufacturing and selling novel proteins and enzymes. By using our unique protein stabilization technology, we are addressing the problem of poor stability of proteins. We are currently focusing on stabilizing proteins from the family of fibroblast growth factors (FGFs). Our first product, patented FGF2-STAB, is being manufactured at our ISOcertified production facilities and distributed globally through leading provider of life science solutions.
We are providing protein engineering services to external companies and continue developing a
pipeline of products for the growing research, cell therapy and healthcare market. We are now looking for a Senior scientist who will be supervising current and future research projects focused on protein engineering. Senior scientist will be also involved in laboratory operations and quality control of our production for global customers. Selected candidate will directly report to Chief Scientific Officer.
Key responsibilities:
- Supervision of selected running research projects
- Regular consultations with researchers and technicians
- Data analysis, reporting and presentation of results
- Supervision of laboratory operations and immediate solving of emerging problems
- Quality control of manufacturing processes
Profile of the candidate:
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, biotechnology or related fields
- At least 3 years of work experience (exposure to company environment will be favourable)
- Experience with recombinant protein production (upstream and downstream manufacturing steps)
- Experience with protein engineering including design of mutants, construction of mutants or libraries and their screening/characterization
- Experience with difficult-to express proteins favourable
- Experience with supervision of small team of scientists/technicians/students
- Experience with preparation of public research grant proposals and supervision of research projects
- Experience with production under ISO 9001 certification rules is favourable
- Presentation skills (for both public presentations and internal reporting)
- Diligence, reliability, flexibility, ability to work in a team, organizational and communication skills
What we offer:
- A rewarding career in a rapidly evolving biotech company with global customers
- English speaking environment
- Flexible working hours
- Five weeks of vacation
- Edenred card
- Office and labs in the Masaryk University Campus (Brno – Bohunice)
Apply with your CV (including three references) and cover letter by 29th October 2021 at polednakova@enantis.com.
Contact for more information: Radka Chaloupkova, CSO, chaloupkova@enantis.com
Corporate values include equality and fairness in dealing with employees, support for their personal and professional growth. Employee satisfaction is a high priority for Enantis. We strive to ensure the growth of our company based on innovation, with an emphasis on environmental protection, and the creation of highly qualified jobs with high added value. We want to support the prosperity of the South Moravian Region and the Czech Republic with our activities.
Updated: 22.9.2021
