Sr. Research Associate, Protein Engineering (Contract)

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Senior Research Associate to join the Protein Engineering Group. The candidate will be expected to work on a variety of protein engineering projects to optimize and generate differentiated enzymatic leads, including protein expression, purification, and characterization.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Participate in protein engineering efforts to optimize various enzymes used in 10x Genomics products.
2. Directed evolution of enzymes using mid to high throughput screening systems.
3. Protein expression of various enzymes, preferably nucleic acid modifying enzymes.
4. Protein purification utilizing a variety of methods (affinity, ion-exchange, hydrophobic, size-exclusion chromatography).
5. Perform complex experiments with strong attention to detail and documentation.
6. Accomplish goals under project team timelines.

Minimum Requirements

1. BS/MS degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural biology, or similar field.
2. 3+ years of experience and knowledge in protein expression, purification, and characterization.
3. Experience in generation and characterization of protein variants.
4. Experience with protein engineering and enzyme screening.
5. Experience in molecular biology.
6. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
7. Excellent written and oral skills.
8. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
9. Experience with nucleic acid modifying enzymes is a plus.

Compensation

The base pay range for this full-time position is $42—$56 USD per hour. The actual base pay will depend on several factors unique to each candidate, including one’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is also eligible for 10x’s equity grants, its comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs, and its annual bonus program or sales incentive program.

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment.

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.