Postdoctoral Fellow - Enzymologist

Postdoctoral Fellow – Enzymologist 

Philip Morris USA, a leading manufacturer and marketer of adult consumer products, in coordination with ClearPoint Resources, seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Postdoctoral Fellow. ClearPoint Resources administers Philip Morris USA's Postgraduate Research Program. At this time, we are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the area of Enzymology to join our team at the Philip Morris USA facilities in Richmond, VA.

 

Position Objective and Responsibilities:

·  Incumbent will provide be part of a multifunctional team investigating various aspects of tobacco fermentation. 

·  Incumbent will be expected to apply an in-depth knowledge of the thermodynamics, kinetics, and biological function of enzymes for the elucidation of chemical pathways in microbially-mediated fermentation of tobacco.

·  The incumbent will design and conduct experiments to identify and profile the chemical nature and biological activity of enzymes active during the different stages of tobacco fermentation.

·  The incumbent will design experiments to predict substrate utilization based on microbial population dynamics and apply research findings to define enhancements to overall process conditions.

·  The incumbent is expected to have hands-on 1D/2D electrophoresis techniques and experience in LC MS/MS & data analysis. In addition, the ideal incumbent will also be capable of utilizing both public (e.g., MetaCyc, ExPASy, MACiE) and proprietary computational tools to confirm and/or predict enzyme identity and function from active microbiological organisms.

·  Duties will be performed onsite at Philip Morris USA in Richmond, Virginia under the administration of ClearPoint Resources.

 

Degree Requirements:

· Ph.D. (doctoral degree from an accredited university) Enzymology, Biochemistry or Industrial Microbiology

 

Other Qualifications:

In addition to having earned a Ph.D. in a preferred area of expertise, ideal candidates also possess:

·  Physical requirements - Typical for laboratory work: hazardous chemicals and

sophisticated analytical equipment; standing, sitting, manual dexterity.  Must be able to tolerate hot, humid conditions in small-scale tobacco processing area.  Must be able to comfortably lift up to 30 lbs.

·  Experience in fermentation development with a variety of micro-organisms and

industrial enzymes.

·  Previous experience in research in an industrial setting preferred.

·  Strong written and verbal communication skills to participate in meetings and support required documentation, proficiency in the English language.

·  A strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a cross-functional team.

·  Ability to present results in public forums and publish novel findings in peer reviewed journals.

·  Ability to either work for any employer in the United States or obtain a qualified citizenship status such as H1-B, TN or other for consideration.

 

Employment Highlights:

As a Postdoctoral Fellow, ClearPoint Resources offers you a compensation package including a very competitive base salary, 14 paid holidays, 10 paid vacation days per calendar year. The duration of the assignment is extendable to 2 years within the program. Benefits available include 401k retirement savings plan, group healthcare plans, group dental plan, long and short term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and dependant care accounts. Qualifying candidates will also receive relocation assistance including residence planning, relocation of personal belongings and local area tours of interest.  For information about ClearPoint Resources, go to www.clear-point.com today.

 

Apply Today:

For immediate consideration, please email your resume, list of publications and professional references to: JBeadles@clear-point.com