FW: Qteros job posting

[Debra L Martin]

FYI, job posting.

 
Nancy Keenan 
Human Resources Director
QTEROS, Inc. | http://www.qteros.com <http://www.qteros.com>
508-251-6278 (o) | 774-463-0097 (f)
Biofuels from Advanced Microbiology
 
 
Position Available 
 
Qteros, Inc. is a venture-funded, development stage biofuels company located
in Marlborough, Massachusetts.  We¹re using a unique microbe to convert
non-food plants and waste into clean, low-cost transportation fuel.  Qteros
is  fast-moving company where the ability to set your own priorities,
multi-task, identify opportunities for improvement, drive change, and get
things done will lead you and the Company to success.
 
Please apply on our website, www.qteros.com/careers
<http://www.qteros.com/careers>
JOB TITLE:  Scientist, Microbial Physiology

Company: Qteros 
Job ID#: 102 
# of Positions: 1 
Posted: 
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts
Department: Strain Advancement
Category: Exempt 


Job Description 
Summary
Our Strain Advancement Group has an opportunity for a Scientist with a
background that includes microbial physiology and bacterial genetics to play
a key role in the company's in-house microbial strain improvement program.
The successful candidate will utilize a combination of genetic engineering
and traditional mutagenesis approaches to generate strains designed to
improve performance and robustness in the production process and, on an
ongoing basis, to generate new knowledge about the biology of the producing
organism. 
 
Specific Responsibilities
€       Design and execution  of directed evolution experiments and
screening strategies
€       Perform chemical mutagenesis
€       Physiological evaluation of improved strains
€       Media preparation, growth and maintenance of cultures for
experiments 
€       Analyze data, prepare scientific reports and present internally and
externally, as required
€       Other standard microbiological activities
 
Skills and Requirements
Qualified candidates will have the following background:
> 
* PhD in Microbiology or directly related field with 1-2 years related
postdoctoral experience
> 
> ·        Expertise  in microbial physiology and/or bacterial genetics,
> preferably with clostridial species ·        Experience in traditional
> mutagenesis (NTG, EMS) ·        Statistical knowledge and practice (designed
> experiments, sampling plans, ANOVA and regression) ·        Experience with
> molecular biology and system biology is strongly desired ·        Demonstrated
> analytical and organization skills, experience writing SOP¹s, scientific
> reports, and writing/delivering presentations
>  
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