Postdoctoral Researcher- Biotechnology and Metabolomics

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Researcher is an onsite role based in Golden, CO. The annual salary range is $76,600 - $126,400. This position supports the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) Biosciences group. This role exists to support research on the biosynthetic production of chemical intermediates in photosynthetic systems. The researcher contributes to algae biotechnology projects by establishing control over carbon flux and developing advanced metabolomics tools to optimize cell biochemistry for biofuel and bioproduct production.

What you'll do

• Design and execute experiments using LC/MS and GC/MS, quantify metabolites, perform genetic engineering, monitor cell physiology, write peer-reviewed manuscripts, and mentor junior team members.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

golden co

postdoc

biotechnology

metabolomics

algae

research

biochemistry

$76k-$126k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Pension, PTO, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

Why this role

Requires a recent PhD in Biochemistry, Biology, or Chemistry; focus on metabolomics and algae biotechnology.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.