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Are you a skilled scientist early in your career with a passion for bacterial strain engineering and an interest in supporting projects across our research organization? Would you like to be part of a diverse, passionate, and fun team at SNIPR BIOME that develop new medicines within infectious and metabolic diseases? If yes, you have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic international team at SNIPR BIOME situated in the Innovation District Copenhagen, Denmark (www.sniprbiome.com).
Company Description
SNIPR Biome is a clinical stage company pioneering the development of precision medicines using CRISPR technology for microbial gene therapy. The company’s pipeline is built on two key technology platforms. One is focused on harnessing the potential of engineered bacteria to deliver therapeutic payloads (e.g., antibodies, peptides, hormones, enzymatic pathways) to the human gut, where the therapeutic effect is exerted. The second is focused on selective bacterial killing, for which SNIPR001 recently demonstrated clinical proof of principle through the targeted eradication of antibiotic-resistant E. coli in the gut. The groundbreaking research and preclinical work supporting SNIPR001 have been published in Nature Biotechnology. SNIPR Biome is proud to partner with CARB-X (on SNIPR001), Novo Nordisk (in the engineered bacterial space), and SPRIN-D. SNIPR Biome is backed by a strong syndicate of investors including Lundbeck Foundation Biocapital, EQT, North East Family Office and Wellington Partners.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a flexible Research Assistant with a passion for bacterial engineering. You will be anchored in the Bacterial Engineering Team reporting to the Director, however, you will support across the research organization on various tasks within our project pipeline. The work will include construction and optimization of engineered live bacteria delivering CRISPR/Cas systems in the gut. In addition, you will together with the lab team be carrying out a variety of lab maintenance tasks ensuring our lab is running smoothly. You will work closely with our Scientists that will also support your further development.
The candidate’s key responsibilities will be:
- Genetic manipulation of bacteria isolated from the human gut
- Testing genetically engineered bacteria in vitro
- Record and document methods and results in electronic laboratory notebooks
- Various lab maintenance tasks
Requirements and qualifications
- Master’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry or equivalent
- Familiar with molecular biology techniques (e.g., cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis) and microbiological techniques (e.g., culture techniques, genetic manipulation of bacteria)
- Understanding of bacterial physiology, metabolism, and genetics
- Prior experience with CRISPR/Cas systems and/or conjugative plasmids is a plus
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks both within project work and within lab maintenance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
We encourage you to apply even though you may not fulfil all above points as we above all expect you to be self-driven with a can-do personality that enjoys being in the lab.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension programme, bonus and warrants programme, etc.
We offer a fun, social and diverse work environment with colleagues from many different nationalities and backgrounds.
Application
We seek to fill the position as soon as possible and we aim to conduct 1st interview in week 8 (possibility for online interview). Application deadline: 10th February 2024
All applications must be in English and submitted to jobs@sniprbiome.com. Please include job code SNIPR100225 in the subject line. The application must include:
- Curriculum vitae incl. a short paragraph motivating the application
- Diploma and grade transcripts
If you have any questions to the job, please feel free to contact Szabolcs Semsey, Director, Bacterial Engineering, SZS@sniprbiome.com
