Job Description

Omniose was founded in 2016 based on the pioneering bioconjugation discoveries of our scientific founder Christian Harding. The research operations were established at BioGenerator Labs in St. Louis, and the company was previously known as VaxNewMo. In January 2024, the company announced an exclusive collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca for up to three years to research potential vaccines for bacterial pathogens.

Omniose is seeking a Scientist I-IV level position to accelerate development of its bioconjugate vaccine pipeline and platform. It is essential that the individual be self-motivated and excited about working in a start-up biotech environment. Like biotech companies before us, our scientific team is the company’s greatest asset and the engine that drives innovation and value creation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING

• Independently responsible for engineering E. coli strains to produce glycoproteins and/or other glycolipid molecules.
• Up and downstream associated activities for the purification and analytical characterization of bioconjugate vaccines, including, but not limited to, shake-flask bacterial growth, cell harvesting, cell lysis, protein purification, and western blotting.
• Scientific writing in the form of patent applications, manuscripts and grant writing.
• Dynamic laboratory bench work.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Sciences preferred. Recent graduates and postdoctoral associates are equally encouraged to apply.
• Microbial glycobiology experience is considered a high priority skill set.
• Ideal candidates will be expert multitaskers and comfortable wearing multiple hats and assisting others with their projects.
• Strong understanding of microbiological, protein purification, and/or microbial bioprocessing principles substantiated by a successful track record of scientific publications.
• Extensive hands-on experience with E. coli genetic engineering in the form of chromosomal insertions, plasmid construction, and use of modern cloning technologies, such as, Gibson Hi-Fi Assembly Cloning, In-Fusion Cloning, and experience with restriction enzyme-based cloning.
• Experience with protein characterization via SDS-PAGE, Western blotting, and purification with state-of-the-art AKTA FPLC equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Flexibility in handling rapidly shifting priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is generally sedentary in nature; it involves sitting most of the time but may involve the need for inter-office mobility for brief periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally or routinely lift up to 40-50 lbs.
• Ability to efficiently communicate.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions required.
• Ability to see and read PC screens, detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees.

Qualified candidates may send resumes to: info@omniose.com