What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Cell Engineering position at Colossal Biosciences?
Colossal is looking for a talented research associate in stem cell biology with an interest in the generation, editing and differentiation of stem cells from non-model mammalian organisms. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of genome editing, reprogramming and lineage differentiation using cutting edge technologies.
This position is based on-site in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Derive and characterize stable cell lines from primary tissues
- Test novel cell culture conditions and delivery methods to optimize gene editing
- Expand clonal cell lines for cryopreservation, genotyping and QC assays
- Develop cell assays to perform genotype to phenotype predictions
- Work with team members to integrate targeting, genotyping and QC workflows
- Schedule, analyze and execute experiments to deliver on project milestones
- Attend lab meetings, prepares reports and presentations on the progress of projects
- Demonstrate great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
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What Colossal Offers You :
The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That's why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices.
Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we're doing something big. Something Colossal.
Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.
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