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Actalent Research Scientist in Saint Louis, Missouri

Job Title: Research Scientist

Job Description

As a Research Scientist, you will play a lead role in a dynamic team of scientists, focusing on the development of the bioinformatics platform. Your role will be pivotal in using bioinformatics information to drive microbial strain development projects. Your tasks will involve assembling, analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing the results of genomic, transcriptomics, metabolomics, or other bioinformatics analyses. You will also use current molecular biology techniques to develop and validate new methodologies to achieve technical goals. Your role will also involve designing and utilizing microbiology, genetic and analytical techniques for strain development. You will be expected to create or maintain laboratory documentation, manage time and resources within a team environment, and conduct multiple tasks often simultaneously and on schedule. Finally, you will be responsible for submitting research proposals and recommendations to your manager.

Hard Skills

  • Bioinformatics

  • Molecular Biology Techniques

  • Microbiology

  • Genetics

  • Analytical Techniques

  • Time and Resource Management

  • Laboratory Documentation

  • Research Proposal Submission

Soft Skills

  • Teamwork

  • Multitasking

  • Time Management

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Work Environment

Research Lab

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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