About this role

Join a multidisciplinary research team at the Air Force Research Laboratory supporting initiatives in biomaterials, protein engineering, and biomanufacturing. This role involves hands-on BSL-2 laboratory research in microbial physiology, molecular cloning, and recombinant protein expression, with opportunities to expand into novel biomaterials development.

What we are looking for

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Design and execute molecular biology protocols including plasmid construction and cloning
Engineer proteins for optimized functions and novel applications
Perform recombinant protein expression and purification
Culture and characterize diverse bacterial and fungal strains in BSL-2 environments
Analyze complex biological data and troubleshoot experimental workflows
Collaborate with biologists, chemists, and computational scientists

Work authorization

Must be a U.S. citizen.