Directs the activities of technical support staff in the Baker lab and at the Institute for Protein Design in collaboration with other research staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students to select and maintain relevant protein research equipment to insure the lab meets required current and future needs.

Managing complex multi-task projects directed at the design, production and testing of protein nanomaterials (with undefined time lines and uncertain outcomes requiring analysis from multiple perspectives). This includes the testing and review of new Rosetta design algorithms to ascertain if they effectively address needs.

Use expert knowledge and judgment to develop new methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. This includes training other laboratory research staff, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in use of Rosetta software and protein design computing infrastructure, as well as wet lab equipment for protein production and biochemical characterization.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Master’s Degree in Biochemistry/Protein Design, plus at least 2 years of experience in related field.

Additional requirements:
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaborative ability as well as independent thought.
• Advanced expertise in protein design research, both computational and wet lab areas, with a full understanding of the underlying principles and concepts. May be recognized as a leader in their area of expertise.
• Recognized as a resource for others to use in dealing with complex computational and wet lab methods, equipment, processes, or procedures.  Anticipates future needs in technology support.
• In-depth understanding of organizational structure both within and outside the work unit, including the role of each position in the group and in other groups.
• Ability to develop innovative processes to achieve goals.  Directs others to develop essential tasks.  Reviews work activities to determine where new information could improve processes or move projects forward.
• Proficient in Rosetta computational protein design and wet lab protein nanomaterial characterization

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

DESIRED REQUIRMENTS
• Master’s degree in an appropriate field of science or technology or equivalent in education and experience AND + 2 years research experience in computational biology and bioinformatics specifically in the development of Rosetta algorithms and wet lab methods for computational design of multi-component self-assembling protein nanomoaterials.

• Knowledge of biophysical methods for protein purification and biophysical characterization using AKTA, HPLC, SEC-MALS, CD, biolayer interferometry, SAXS, and others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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