Target PR Range: 19-26/hr DOE Laboratory-based role at Thousand Oaks site supporting Therapeutic Engineering by Display. The Senior Associate will execute molecular biology and display workflows, including library construction, bacterial and yeast culture, sample preparation, display selections, and FACS/flow cytometry characterization, handoff to sequencing. The role will independently execute assigned experiments within established workflows, troubleshoot technical issues, document and communicate results. Priority 1 – Molecular Biology Experience Candidates should have practical hands-on experience with basic molecular biology laboratory techniques, including: • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) • DNA ligation • Transformation • General molecular biology experiments and laboratory workflows Priority 2 – Cell / Tissue Culture Experience Relevant experience includes: • Hands-on cell culture and/or tissue culture • Routine laboratory procedures associated with cell culture • Practical experience working in a laboratory environment The manager indicated that candidates may bring experience in molecular biology and/or cell/tissue culture. Candidates demonstrating both skill sets are especially attractive. Priority 3 – Hands-On Bench Laboratory Experience • Approximately 1-2 years of practical laboratory experience preferred • Must have actual hands-on laboratory exposure • Academic, university research, and industry laboratory experience are all acceptable • Industry experience is NOT required • Candidates must be comfortable performing bench-level scientific experiments