Absolute-Scientist Stain Engineer

• Absolute is seeking an experienced Scientist specializing in Synthetic Biology and Microbial
• Genetics. The role involves engineering microbial strains for improved phenotypes and
• recombinant molecule production.

Key Responsibilities

• ● Work with laboratory strains of Escherichia coli, fungi, yeast, etc., using aseptic
• techniques for culturing, maintenance, and transformation.
• ● Perform advanced molecular biology techniques including recombinant cloning, genome
• editing, and recombinant knockouts.
• ● Conduct genome editing of microorganisms for improved phenotype and heterologous
• production of recombinant molecules.
• ● Carry out fermentation studies for recombinant strains, focusing on yield optimization
• and scale-up.
• ● Design, implement, and characterize novel gene constructs.
• ● Perform metabolic engineering of recombinant strains and analyze metabolic flux.
• ● Prepare and execute established methods and SOPs.
• ● Deliver high-quality results within timelines and communicate effectively with
• stakeholders.
• ● Drive process improvements and maintain equipment, data, and records as per
• specifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• ● Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Synthetic Biology,
• or related field.
• ● Minimum 3 years of postdoctoral experience in pharmaceutical, or biotechnology
• settings working on recombinant platforms for novel molecule production (e.g., flavors
• and fragrances).
• ● Proven experience in metabolic pathway engineering of yeast and bacterial systems
• using advanced molecular biology tools.
• ● Proficiency with metabolic pathway prediction tools.
• ● Strong foundation in fundamental molecular biology techniques.
• ● Exposure to gene circuit design, cell engineering, and strain development is highly
• desirable.
• ● Demonstrated ability to collaborate with skilled teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial
• environment.
• ● Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical
• information clearly.
• ● Execution-focused, team-oriented, and comfortable meeting challenging commitments.
• ● Passionate about impact-driven science and contributing to a sustainable future.