What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician II - Molecular Biology position at Flexton Inc.?
Flexton is an IT Solutions company formed in 2007 headquartered in San Jose, CA. We provide complete IT solutions for client's project needs by following industry standard software development methodologies in all of our development efforts. We work on-site, off-site and on-site/ offshore model.
Job Title: Research Technician II - Molecular Biology
Location: South San Francisco, CA (Onsite role)
Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary:
Client's Cellular and Tissue Genomics department is seeking a highly talented and passionate Research Technician II for a cutting-edge project implementing and developing technologies for large-scale high-content genetic perturbation screens. The successful candidate will be in the lab, and execute advanced molecular biology and high-content screening experiments in single-cell biology and functional genomics. They will support large-scale perturbation data generation efforts to facilitate the development and application of computational algorithms and AI/ML models to decipher complex cellular circuits. An important part of the role will consist in communicating results and iterating on experimental design. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills and concepts in both molecular biology, single-cell genomics, and functional genomics.
The ideal candidate for this position will:
• Have a Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD degree in Biology, Genetics, biomedical engineering, or related field with 2-5 years of experience
• Be well-versed in designing and executing cell and molecular biology experiments, interpreting data, and making figures
• Have experience with molecular biology techniques and mammalian tissue culture
• Experience in one or more of viral vector technology, single-cell RNA-seq, CRISPR-based genome editing preferred, but not required
• Be self-motivated, analytical, highly organized, and have great communication and interpersonal skills
• Contribute to team-based science and technology development
• Demonstrate a passion for science and eagerness to learn
The successful candidate may expect from us:
• An opportunity to gain expertise in state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research
• Strong exposure in the field of functional genomics and pooled genetic screening
• Participation in seminar series featuring academic and industry scientists
• Mentoring to further develop professional skills and career
Thanks & Regards,
Chandrashekhar Rao
Email: chandrashekhar@flextoninc.com
Phone: (408) 963-5151
