What are the responsibilities and job description for the Molecular Biologist position at Insight Global?
We are seeking a highly motivated Molecular Biology Scientist with strong expertise in molecular biology and cell culture to support reagent generation and workflow execution. This individual will play a critical role in generating DNA reagents at scale through cloning, purification, sequencing, and quality control activities while supporting high-throughput molecular biology workflows. The successful candidate will contribute to virus generation, insect cell culture operations, and automated laboratory workflows used to support antibody and protein tool discovery.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on molecular biology experience with an ability to operate within high-throughput environments utilizing plate-based workflows, automation technologies, and established laboratory processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Molecular Biology
-Use automated liquid handling and other laboratory automation platforms to support high-throughput molecular biology workflows, including cloning, bacterial transformation, plasmid DNA preparation, DNA normalization, and quality control.
-Use laboratory information systems and software tools to track sequence information, plate maps, and QC results.
-Perform routine DNA quality analysis using gel electrophoresis, LabChip, and sequencing methods.
Virus Generation
-Perform suspension insect cell culture activities supporting protein and antigen generation.
-Generate, maintain, and deliver Baculovirus/BacMam viral stocks.
-Perform cell culture, transfection, and viral reagent generation according to established procedures.
-Conduct routine assays to assess virus production and viral reagent quality.
High-Throughout Workflow Execution
-Execute plate-based molecular biology workflows in a high-throughput environment.
-Handle and process molecular biology plates for cloning, construct generation, and screening activities.
Required Skills & Experience
-Master's degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Protein Sciences, or related scientific discipline.
-Hands-on experience performing molecular biology techniques in a laboratory environment.
-Demonstrated experience with: DNA cloning, Plasmid preparation and purification, DNA sequencing review and analysis
-Experience working with plate-based high-throughput molecular biology workflows.
-Experience with insect cell culture.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Experience operating Tecan automation platforms.
-Experience with Baculovirus and/or BacMam virus generation.
Compensation:
$38/hr to $45/hr. 10 Days PTO, 6 Sick Days, and 9 Company Paid Holidays Annually
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Healthcare benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, financial protection benefits, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options. 401k retirement account access is offered starting on the 90th day with employer matching after one year of service. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Salary : $38 - $45