Senior RA, Molecular Biology

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and modify potential therapeutic reagents using advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Assemble potential therapeutic reagents into plasmids or other vectors by performing molecular cloning protocols including Gibson assembly, Golden Gate reactions and site directed mutagenesis etc.
• Perform molecular biology assays and techniques, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, plasmid minipreps etc.
• Experience in generation of highly complex plasmid DNA libraries (e.g. sgRNA libraries) for screening
• Designing and ordering oligos/primers/probes/gBlocks as needed for various projects.
• Participate and present data in project team meetings.
  

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or related fields with 0-2 years of relevant industry or academic experience.
• Highly skilled in current DNA assembly approaches, including Gibson, Golden Gate, electroporation, round the horn site directed mutagenesis, sanger sequencing etc.
• Experience in using molecular biology software like Benchling/Snapgene etc.
• Previous experience of handling plasmids for Lentivirus, AAV and associated plasmids.
• Hands on experience with genome editing technologies like CRISPR/Cas9, TALEN, transposons etc.
• Previous Experience in laboratory automation is a plus.
• Experience with mRNA production via IVT a plus.
• Must be organized, self-motivated, proactive, works well under pressure and deadlines, detail oriented
• Ability to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels of management including Executives and Senior Management
  

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