Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Senior Associate for an Onsite position with a Global Biotechnology Company located in Thousand Oaks, CA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity and a Monday - Friday position. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team contributing to binder generation and optimization efforts. This role requires a highly reliable and hands-on individual to support a protein engineering lab, executing and troubleshooting experimental workflows that support project milestones. The ideal candidate has strong foundational molecular biology skills, is organized, collaborative, and capable of independently performing experiments after initial training.
Responsibilities: - Execute molecular biology workflows to construct libraries of protein variants for binder discovery using display technologies
- Contribute to the optimization and troubleshooting of selection and binding screens to identify candidate molecules
- Analyze and interpret experimental data to identify potential issues, and maintain clear, accurate documentation of experimental plans, procedures, and results
- Work independently on well-defined experiments while collaborating effectively within the project team
- Plan and execute assigned experiments within established workflows to meet project timelines and deliver high-quality data
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of hands-on lab experience OR Master's degree with relevant lab experience
- Degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field
- Strong foundational molecular biology experience including: PCR, Cloning, DNA assembly, and Transformation techniques
- Experience with aseptic technique and microbial systems (e.g., bacterial and/or yeast culture and handling)
- Experience working in a laboratory environment with strong documentation habits
- Strong Excel/data organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to independently execute experiments after minimal training
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
Desired skills: - Experience with microbial culture systems (bacteria, yeast, mammalian systems)
- Experience with display technologies such as Yeast display or Phage display
- Flow cytometry / FACS experience
- Ability to troubleshoot experimental failures independently
- Exposure to AI-assisted scientific workflows or analytical tools
- Protein engineering exposure
Pay range: Up to $29.85 per hour
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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