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Research Associate, Functional Genomics

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 12/12/2022 Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 10487 Pay Rate: $75k - $90k

Job Description


Our client is an early-stage biotechnology company developing a novel technology platform that can provide safe and persistent control of targeted gene regulation.

 

Duties:
  • Develop the high-throughput screening for a portfolio of cell therapy applications.
  • Develop DNA constructs and CRISPR libraries.
  • Develops, evaluates, optimizes and implements new technologies, laboratory protocols, and methodologies for biochemical and cell-based assays.
  • Provide expert support for multiplexing and scaling biological readouts across our broader scientific team.
  • Maintain familiarity with the relevant current literature and its application to multiplexing readouts and cell therapy.
  • Coordinate tasks across multiple projects, demonstrating prioritization and planning.
  • Interpret and effectively execute experiments in line with project timelines and goals.

Job Requirements


Skills:
  • Experience with high-throughput functional CRISPR screening; prior experience using gene editing, RNAi, CRISPRa/i, or CRISPR KO strategies.
  • Working knowledge of NGS technologies and workflows.
  • Ability to quickly learn new skills and knowledge on the job, demonstrate productivity, and deliver high-quality results.
  • Demonstrate ability to work in a cross-functional team.
  • Exceptional candidates will also possess the following skills:

§ Experience in cellular reprogramming, adult stem cell such as HSCs, MSCs or SSCs culture.

§ Familiarity with R or similar environments for pipelining of routine data analysis.

§ Collaborative experience with computational biologists and/or software engineers to help develop and use novel tools for construct design, experimental planning and/or data analysis.

§ Experience with multiplexing/barcoding approaches for scaling experimental throughput.

 

Education:
  • BS/MS in molecular biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, stem cell or related fields, with 2+ years of relevant research experience in industry or academia.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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