Friends, Sorry for the off-topic post :) our sister group has an opening for a research scientist in protein expression and purification (actual job posting below, or apply through the web site with a job code 00TZZ):
http://jobs.monsanto.com/missouri/research-and-development/jobid5442876-research-scientist-protein-sciences-jobs Thank you, Artem St. Louis, Missouri Monsanto is seeking a talented and self-motivated individual to become part of the Biotechnology organization. The *Research Scientist* will join the Protein Expression and Purification group to support protein production needs in Biotechnology and other sectors in the company. The candidate will primarily be engaged in optimizing existing methods, trouble-shooting, and developing new strategies for challenging protein production using E. coli and other heterologous expression systems. The work involves dealing with complex, novel and diverse proteins and requires comprehensive knowledge of protein biochemistry, and extensive hands-on experiences in protein production area. The team is fast-paced and timeline driven. The successful candidate is expected to interact effectively with multiple project teams across Biotechnology and other sectors of Monsanto. We seek individuals with diverse backgrounds, excellent people/communication skills and who can contribute at both the individual level as well as on a team level. *Responsibilities include: *• Develop methods for recombinant protein expression and purification • Manage the design, execution, analysis and summarization of research experiments • Evaluate new technologies to meet evolving project needs on protein production • Interface with project teams to understand project needs and provide inputs and deliver results in a timely fashion *Required Education and Skills: *• Minimum of a PhD in Biochemistry or other biological science area • Minimum of three or more years of relevant work experience • Hands-on experience in protein chromatography and molecular cloning • Extensive experience on recombinant protein expression in multiple expression systems such as E.coli, insect or yeast • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external team members • Excellent oral and written communication, data documentation, and presentation skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite • Flexibility and capability to accomplish multi-task assignments *Desired Education and Skills: *• Experience with membrane protein purification • Familiar with automated liquid handling systems Monsanto is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
