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We have an exciting opportunity available to a motivated researcher to help design and optimize recombinant proteins to be incorporated into our sustainable fibers. The candidate is expected to be able to work in a team to perform experiments related to protein engineering and production. The candidate will be collecting and analyzing data as well as establishing standard operating protocols.Requirements:- Ph.D. in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or bioengineering or M.S. in these fields with 2-5 years of relevant industry experience- Experience with various molecular biology techniques- Experience with heterologous protein design, production, and purification at the lab-scale- Experience with basic bioanalytical characterization techniquesResponsibilities:- Engineer, express and characterize proteins using a variety of biochemical and biophysical techniques- Characterize proteins to understand relevant protein properties and stability under fiber processing conditions- Identify and develop procedures for improved production and purification of proteins from various organisms- Work collaboratively with other members of the bioengineering and fiber engineering teams