Job Opening: Laboratory Technician with Gaskiya Diagnostics​

June 19, 2020, Baltimore, MD -  Gaskiya Diagnostics is looking for a highly motivated laboratory technician to help pioneer prototype development. We are commercializing a capture protein technology originating from MIT and developing rapid, on-site, paper-based diagnostics for aquaculture diseases.

​Our ideal candidate is self-starting, works independently and is excited about technological innovation and being a part of a dynamic startup environment. The overall project involves the bioengineering of capture proteins to detect a pathogen, validation of functional performance, and incorporating them into a paper-based, rapid testing format.

Description of responsibilities:

• Culture various strains of yeast and E. coli
• Screen for biological activity
• Assess DNA, RNA and protein expression and function
• Train and begin prototype test development at MIT for a period of up to 3 months
• Assist with transition into a newly setup laboratory in the Maryland/Delaware area
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and environment
• Interface regularly with team to give project updates and assure laboratory equipment maintenance
• Inform supervisor of inventory needs and shortages in a timely manner
• Complete laboratory tasks in a safe manner including appropriate PPE use, hazardous waste disposal and cleanup activities
• ​Recognize and appropriately respond to physical and chemical hazards

Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry or related
• Basic molecular biology and bioinformatics skills are required; experience in culturing cells (the project involves yeast and bacteria); and quantification techniques (qPCR, Western blot, etc.) preferred
• Experience in fluorescent microscopy and flow cytometry are a plus, but training can also be provided

​To apply, please email us your resume at: info@gaskiyadiagnostics.com