Amber Bio

Scientist or Senior Scientist, Biochemistry

Amber Bio San Francisco Bay Area

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Jacob Borrajo

Jacob Borrajo

CEO at Amber Bio

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA writing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. Multiple openings are available on a rapidly growing team. As an early team member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and future hiring. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, please engage with us on LinkedIn.


Job Description: Scientist or Senior Scientist, Biochemistry


Responsibilities include:

  • Work in a highly collaborative team focused on advancing our gene editing platforms.
  • Lead biochemical characterization of novel editing systems.
  • Contribute to platform development strategy and design/build/test engineered systems.
  • Maintain detailed, well-organized, and timely documentation of experiments and data.
  • Effectively analyze and present data, and communicate research plans and timelines to the team.
  • Live Amber Bio’s core values of being biologically inspired, being honest and rigorous about our research, and fostering a supportive environment.


Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field or B.S./ B.A. with 5+ years of biotech industry experience.
  • Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with structure-guided protein/RNA engineering and optimization or high-throughput selection screens.
  • Protein or RNA purification and assay development.


Preference will be given to those who display:

  • High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact.
  • Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data.
  • Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion.
  • Long-term personal vision with defined career goals.
  • High EQ with team-oriented thinking.
  • Expertise in purification, biochemical characterization, and engineering of CRISPR-Cas and/or gene-editing enzymes.
  • Experience using cryo-electron microscopy for protein structure determination.
  • Experience leading protein science teams to meet objectives successfully.
  • Expertise in mammalian cell culture.


If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.


Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

  • Employment type

    Full-time

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