Scientist I (CRISPR/Cas)

Contract: North Chicago, Illinois, US

Salary: $34.00 Per Hour

Job Code: 352381

End Date: 2024-12-30

Days Left: 26 days, 23 hours left

To discuss more about this job opportunity, please reach out to Chitrank Rastogi (LinkedIn URL - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chitrank-rastogi-55119a102/), email your updated resume at Email - chitrank.rastogi@collabera.com or give me a call at (425) 523-1648. Thank you!

 Pay Range - $30 to $34/hr. (negotiable)

Job Description:
Job Roles & Responsibilities:

  • We utilize cutting-edge genomic techniques to transform human genetics data into drug targets and to identify pathogenetic mechanisms.
  • We apply high-throughput functional genomic screening approaches to in vitro and in vivo preclinical models with diverse molecular and phenotypic readouts.
  • We focus on patient centric models, developing various tools utilizing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) derived cell types.
  • We perform hypothesis-driven research for target validation and execute mechanistic studies utilizing these complex models.
  • We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and highly motivated Scientist to join our collaborative team of geneticists, molecular and cellular biologists, and computational biologists.
  • Applicants should have broad laboratory research experience using cell and molecular biology techniques.
  • Open communication and curiosity are essential.
  • The candidate is expected to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting and must be able to execute multiple research projects in parallel.
  • This position requires consistent weekend and/or holiday work within the lab.
  • This position also requires performing administrative and managerial tasks within the lab, up to 25%.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine cell culture work to maintain and expand cell lines, including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
  • Perform differentiation of iPSCs towards cell types of interest (e.g. retinal cells, immune cells)
  • Perform CRISPR/Cas functional genomics research based on lentiviral and RNP delivery methods
  • Participate in cross-functional target identification and validation projects to support early drug discovery efforts in immunology and ophthalmology
  • Develop cell-based functional assays relevant to disease biology
  • Perform arrayed and pooled CRISPR screens using fluorescent cell sorting and high content imaging assays
  • Collaborate extensively with scientists across diverse functional and therapeutic areas in a matrixed research environment
  • Communicate and present project designs and results clearly, both to individual stakeholders and in group settings
  • Perform routine managerial tasks within the lab, such as coordinating maintenance schedules, liaise with facilities sustain operations, organize lab-wide

 

Qualifications:

  • BS, MS, and/or PhD in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or in a related discipline
  • BS with 5+ years’ experience in a lab setting, MS with 2+ years, or PhD with 0+ years’ experience in a lab setting, either within an industry and/or academic setting
  • Experience with in vitro cell culture, aseptic technique, and development of cell-based assays is required, minimum 1 year
  • Experience in flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, and/or protein assays (e.g. ELISA, Western Blot) is expected, minimum 1 year
  • Experience in transfection, nucleofection, and viral transduction is a plus
  • Experience within immunology, neuroscience, and/or ophthalmology research is a plus
  • Knowledge or Experience in CRISPR systems is a plus
  • Ability to learn new skills and apply them in a fast-paced research environment is a must
  • Creativity, problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to details are expected
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team is a must.

 

 

Job Requirement
  • Scientist
  • Research Scientist
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cell Biology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • in vitro cell culture
  • aseptic technique
  • flow cytometry
  • immunofluorescence
  • protein assays
  • ELISA
  • Western Blot
  • neuroscience
  • ophthalmology
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharma
  • Pharmaceuticals
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  • Recruiter
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Chitrank Rastogi
  • chitrank.rastogi@collabera.com
  • 4255231648
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