Sr Research Scientist Enzyme

Promega - Madison, WI

Full-time

Madison, WI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

Promega is seeking a dynamic candidate to join their team in developing innovative recombinant enzymes for various applications in biotechnology. This role involves a deep understanding of biochemistry and enzymology, with a focus on enzyme optimization, protein purification, and analytical methods. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing enzyme applications and will be responsible for leading product development and scientific communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize expression and purification of recombinant enzymes.
• Develop enzymological assays.
• Leverage advanced AI tools to optimize enzyme design and predict functional properties.
• Lead product development, including formulating strategies to meet project milestones and timelines.
• Support post-launch commercialization activities, including writing technical materials and publishing peer-reviewed papers.
• Contribute to the preparation of patents.
• Present products at scientific and industry meetings.
• Maintain communication with customers and KOLs to define critical product requirements and ensure adequate product testing.
• Provide customer support, including handling inquiries and conducting customer visits.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of biochemistry and enzymology.
• Experience in enzyme optimization via mutagenesis.
• Proficiency in protein purification and analytical methods such as UV-RP-HPLC, LC/MS, and qPCR.
• Proficiency in bioinformatic tools.
• Strong preference for expertise in synthetic biology and AI-driven computational approaches for enzyme structural modifications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in writing scientific publications and patents.
• Familiarity with customer interaction and support.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Encouragement for qualified females, minorities, and veterans to apply