[Remote] Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM) - Wet Lab Team Lead (SWEP)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Engineering Society of Queen's University is seeking a Wet Lab Team Lead for the Queen's Genetically Engineered Machine (QGEM) design team. The role involves leading in-person wet lab operations, mentoring team members, and contributing to project development and competition deliverables. Responsibilities Act as the primary lead for in-person wet lab operations and experimental design Co-design, execute, and troubleshoot all wet lab experiments (cloning, culturing, plasmid construction, expression assays, data collection) Oversee day-to-day lab operations Lead, train, and mentor the Wet Lab team general members Co-lead project development and experimental decisions Provide regular progress updates and contribute to competition deliverables (documentation, manuscript/abstract, website, pitch materials & more) Skills Experience with wet lab techniques (i.e. cloning, culturing, plasmid construction, expression assays) is an asset Understanding of experimental design and the scientific method Strong leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking Candidates must be located in Kingston and available full-time from May to September 2026 Demonstrated interest in synthetic biology, microbiology, biochemistry or related fields is considered a very strong asset Company Overview Formed in 1897, the Engineering Society of Queen’s University is one of the oldest representative bodies for engineering students in Canada and continues to be a leader in student initiatives. It was founded in 1897, and is headquartered in Kingston, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is