- MojiaBio is seeking highly motivated scientists with a background in Protein and Enzyme Engineering at our R&D headquarters located in Shanghai. The ideal candidates will play key roles in the use of state-of-the-art synthetic biology approaches to develop and improve our chemical manufacturing platforms. As a Team Leader in our Protein and Enzyme Engineering team, you will lead a team of scientists and researchers dedicated to optimizing proteins and enzymes for new product pipelines. Your role is instrumental in driving innovation, ensuring project success, and maintaining high-quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction for the Protein and Enzyme Engineering team, aligning strategies with company goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value.
- Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team to actively contribute to executing the company's vision.
- Maintain a high level of scientific expertise aligned with project requirements, expand the scientific capabilities of the SynBio group, and serve as a scientific resource for MojiaBio.
- Lead and manage enzyme engineering campaigns and platform modifications, offering project-level guidance and best practices.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and skill development.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute protein and enzyme engineering projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of project objectives.
- Utilize deep understanding and state-of-the-art molecular biology, protein engineering techniques, enzyme evolution methods, and rational protein design to guide the team and address technical challenges.
- Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in protein and enzyme engineering projects.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in protein and enzyme engineering, applying emerging technologies to enhance strategies and project outcomes.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of experimental data and results.
- Participate with IP team to protect, enrich and increase value of the company's technology IP portfolio.
- Ensure that all research activities adhere to regulatory guidelines and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields with a minimum of 6 years of experience working in protein/enzyme engineering in industrial settings or similar environment. MSc with significant relevant experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated success in leading or managing projects in protein/enzyme engineering with a team of 5 or more members is essential.
- Extensive experience in advanced molecular biology for protein and enzyme engineering such as directed evolution and large-scale variant library construction, adept at leveraging cutting-edge methods such as in-silico design, machine learning, high-throughput screening, and enzyme characterization.
- Strong scientific and analytical skills are necessary. Candidates should have the ability to efficiently multitask, prioritize tasks effectively, and bring projects to successful conclusions.
- Proven leadership abilities, including the capacity to motivate and inspire high-performing teams, are essential.
- Effective organizational skills, including setting, prioritizing, and achieving research goals, are a key requirement.
- Solid strategic thinking is necessary for developing and articulating program strategy, risk mitigation plans, and milestones.
- Capable of adapting and working well in a collaborative, fast-paced work setting, contributing to a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills in Chinese and English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues.