Research Scientist – Nucleic Acids Chemistry R&D
Centrillion Technology, Inc.Palo Alto, California, United States
Posted March 7, 2016
Full Time
About the Company
Centrillion is creating transformative genomic technologies leveraging engineering and biochemistry breakthroughs to accelerate discovery and reveal the real genome that has thus far been obscured by its complexity and the limitations of existing technologies.
Job Description
Centrillion Biosciences is seeking a creative, energetic, resourceful organic chemist to join a multidisciplinary research team developing new technologies for nucleic acid sequence analysis.
Requirements
- PhD in organic chemistry, with extensive training and practical laboratory experience in organic synthesis, physical organic and bioorganic chemistry.
- Experience with nucleoside, nucleotide, and solid-phase oligonucleotide synthesis.
- Experience preparing fluorescent dye conjugates of nucleotides and oligonucleotides.
- Proficiency in the use of methods of instrumental chemical analysis, such as NMR, HPLC, MS, FTIR.
- Working knowledge and practical experience with polymer and surface chemistry.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute independent and collaborative research projects.
- Demonstration of goal-oriented, hands-on and innovative approach to problem solving.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Co-authorship on one or more publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
