Position Title: Scientist IV
Work Location: Ridgefield, CT 06877
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute functional genomics assays, including CRISPR-based editing (e.g., RNP delivery, Perturb-seq), single-cell sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and CITE-seq
• Provide technical guidance and training to research scientists on FGSL technologies and techniques, including assay execution, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues
• Documents and maintains detailed laboratory records in accordance with policies
• Operates and maintains lab equipment in collaboration with other lab members
• Assists acquisition of necessary supplies and equipment
• Defines and performs appropriate QC measures
• Follows relevant scientific literature to ensure use of optimal methods and understand emerging practices across the field
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret the outcome of experiments, propose appropriate follow-up, and may propose new avenues of investigation
• Communicates own work effectively orally and in writing; contributes to writing protocols, procedures, and technical reports
• Automate processing and results reporting and delivery
• Reports and treats data with a high level of integrity and ethics

 
Qualification & Experience:

• CRISPR assays - Must have personally designed guides, performed transfections/infections, selected edited cells, and validated knockouts/knockins
• Next-generation sequencing (NGS) - Hands-on library preparation experience (not just data analysis)
• Single cell technologies - Personal experience with sample prep, library generation, and quality control
• Standard molecular biology techniques - qPCR, Western blot, cloning, gel electrophoresis
• Cell culture - Proficient in maintaining multiple cell lines, transfections, and sterile technique
• Experience in automation is a plus
• Able to perform variety of FGS experimental techniques at the same time
• Demonstrated experience working in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment
• Ability to troubleshoot FGS experiments both individually and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written skills with the ability to communicate in an open, transparent, timely and consistent manner
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree from an accredited institution with 6+ years of experience in molecular, cell biology, or related scientific discipline

 
Additional Notes from HM –

• Must have 2 years of Crispr experience.
• Molecular biology, qPCR, western blot.
• Proficiency in cell culture.  Primary cell lines.   
• Design guide RNA for a target, order a guide RNA, do the cell culture, grow cells, they do the electroporation, coordinate CRO work, submit samples on behalf of other Tas. 
• Them teach them single-cell-seq
• Everyday will be cell culture work; QPCR, western blot
• We are open to PhD level candidates for this role.

 
 
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: $ 50.00/hr.