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Scientist
Department: Strain Development
Location: San Diego, California

Sapphire Energy is a venture capital backed company developing next generation biofuels based on recent advances in metabolic engineering. The company focus is the commercialization of high performance, low cost, and low carbon footprint biofuels that will substitute for conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.

Job Description

PhD degree in Phycology, Plant Molecular Biology or Microbiology
Experience working with cell cultures
Experience in Lipids and possess strong biochemistry techniques
Minimum 2-5 years of experience in academia or industry
Instrumentation analysis.
Ability to participate in interdisciplinary teams.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

Experience working with Cell sorters
Experience working with algae
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical approach and possess the ability to apply their skills in an industrial laboratory setting.

Sapphire offers very competitive compensation packages including bonuses and equity, as well as full benefit packages which include health, dental, vision insurance, 401k, and paid time off. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to human.resources@sapphirefuel.com.

Posted October 03, 2008

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