Research Associate, Molecular Biology (Contract)
- Employer
- Advanced Clinical
- Location
- South San Francisco, California, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Sep 30, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Biology
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Contract
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Research Associate, Molecular Biology (Contract)
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assisting with the organization and execution of the company's Platform for controlled, cellular reprogramming within R&D
- Working within the R&D team to perform high resolution genomic profiling of bulk and single cells in cellular reprogramming experiments
- Performing nucleic acid extraction and library preparation for next generation sequencing (NGS) analysis of epigenetic and transcriptomic signatures
- Designing and implementing of epigenetic reprogramming experiments utilizing transcription factors and epigenetic editing
- Performing detailed documentation and presentation of protocols and data
- Overseeing lab equipment maintenance and consumables stocking
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 1-2+ years of molecular biology experience in a research lab
- Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques for nucleic acid extraction, quantification, and amplification
- Experience with next generation sequencing and long read sequencing library preparation approaches
- Experience with single cell genomics techniques such as RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Perturb-Seq
- Experience with design and implementation of gene editing experiments using CRISPR/CAS9 tools
- Strong attention to detail and impeccable organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to excel in a team-first, supportive work environment, and clearly articulate ideas, problems, and solutions.
- Ability to thrive in early-stage technology development with demanding schedules and deliverables.
- Experience with genetic engineering and cellular payload delivery including transduction and transfection is a PLUS
- Experience with epigenetic reprogramming approaches using CRISPR/CAS9 is a PLUS
- Laboratory setup and operations management is a PLUS
- Familiarity with cell biology tools and concepts, such as: multicolor flow cytometry, fluorescent microscopy, MACS, ELISA is a PLUS
EDUCATION
- B.S. in Molecular Biology or related scientific discipline
- M.S. degree is a plus
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