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Job Purpose and Impact

The Research Biotechnologist will apply innovative technology to help drive the development of new products and improved processes for the food, feed and bio-industrial segments across Cargill’s business units. The key responsibility of this role will be to apply molecular biology, protein expression and protein purification techniques in coordination with fermentation and analytical teams to produce target proteins. This position is based in the Minneapolis, MN Research and Development Center (Plymouth).

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct hands-on research and execute on molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, PCR, DNA transformation, gel electrophoresis
• Perform and optimize processes for cell culture, protein expression, purification, quality control and screening 
• Stay informed of new laboratory technologies being used in the field.
• Use associated software applications, modeling techniques and information systems to collect, store and analyze scientific data.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven working knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and cell biology
• Minimum of two years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in protein expression using various host systems, and protein purification using AKTA systems
• Working knowledge of software applications, modeling techniques, and information systems used to collect, store, and analyze scientific data
  

Short Description

• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. 
• This position is located in  Plymouth, Minnesota

Compensation

• The expected salary for this position is $82,000 – 105,000. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

Benefits 

• Full-Time (30+ hours) positions are eligible for a benefit package including the following (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions): Paid time off; paid holidays; medical, vision and dental coverage; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability insurance; retirement savings; employee and family assistance program (EAP)

Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.