Research Associate, Biology

Research Associate, Platform Biology

Location: South San Francisco

Our client is on a mission to help patients regain independence through the thoughtful design of safe and reversible therapeutics. They are currently in Stealth Mode, designing and developing a novel CRISPR-based epigenetic technology to cure age-related disorders.

What you will accomplish here:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of assays and experiments for assessing cellular reprogramming and chondrogenesis
• Hands-on bench work focused on molecular biology, cell culture, and assay development.
• Cross-collaborative work with written and spoken communication skills.
• Troubleshooting and data interpretation
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment and complete project goals in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• B.S. with 2+ years of experience or M.S. with 1+ years of experience.
• Molecular cloning experience with ligation and Gibson assembly approaches
• Cell culture with stem cells, primary cells, and immortalized cells
• Cell manipulation with chemical transfection, viral transduction, and CRISPR
• RNA and Protein Assays with DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, Western blot, ELISA
• Previous experience with writing SOPs and in filling out ELNs

?Preferred Qualification:

• Cell differentiation experience (mesenchymal experience a big plus)
• Baculovirus production
• FACS analysis
• Strong assay development knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Previous experience working in industry, preferably at either a gene therapy company or a startup