Job Description
Position Title: iPSC Editing Scientist
Work Location: South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Assignment Duration: 6 Months
Position Summary:
The ideal candidate will be a skilled lab-based stem cell biologist who thrives in a rigorous and collaborative scientific environment.
Background & Context:
The Cell Therapy Department is looking for a self-motivated, intellectually curious Research Associate to join its expanding team. This individual will be crucial in establishing the Cell Therapy laboratory and making significant contributions to achieving the department's objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Utilize state of the art technologies for cell and genome engineering.
• Execute protocols to maintain and differentiate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
• Perform analytical workflows encompassing but not limited to gene-based assays and cell-based assays.
• Data acquisition, analysis, interpretation and communication of findings in internal scientific meetings.
• Coordination of equipment on-boarding and maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with lab safety, training and documentation.
Qualification & Experience:
• BS/MS in Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related discipline.
• Strong background in sterile aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques and experience working with human iPSCs.
• Technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: cell based functional assays, image acquisition/analysis, molecular assays (NGS, RT-PCR, dd-PCR), flow cytometry.
• Proven ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate effectively.
• Experience with single cell cloning and stem cell differentiation.
• Familiar with automation, liquid handling and high-throughput screening.
• Experience with delivery of genome engineering systems to iPSCs.
• Prior industry work experience.
• Experience using software for flow cytometry analysis, electronic lab notebook and data visualization. Some examples include: FlowJo, Benchling, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, Snapgene etc.
- For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $54.00/hr.