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Invista Protein Engineer : Wilton - Teesside/UK

Location: Wilton - Teesside/UK

Permanent, Full Time position


INVISTA Intermediates, a subsidiary of privately owned Koch Industries, Inc., invites applications from exceptional scientists to expand the multi-disciplinary biosciences R&D team at Wilton. The talented R&D group aims to apply synthetic biology to provide sustainable solutions for the manufacturing of small molecules. Scientists who work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative, interdisciplinary team-based environment and thrive on challenge should apply.

For more information, please visit www.INVISTAcareers.com or www.INVISTA.com
Responsibilities
  • Optimisation of enzymes in engineered metabolic pathways by applying existing and emerging tools in protein engineering.
  • Coordination of and technical input into collaborative enzyme and pathway engineering projects with external parties.
Requirements
  • PhD in Enzymology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
  • Proven track record of exceptional insights into protein engineering utilizing a variety of protein engineering tools, including both experimental and computational tools.
  • Experience in small scale protein purification and characterization of recombinant proteins.
How to apply: Interested applicants should submit a detailed CV along with a covering letter indicating salary expectations , please humanresourceswilton@invista.com.
Closing Date: 15th October 2012
INVISTA is an equal opportunity employer.