What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist: Virology position at Jacaranda Consulting Inc.?
Key Responsibilities
· Plan and execute in vitro virology experiments under minimal supervision.
· Independently design and clone viral vectors.
· Generate engineered cell lines by designing and executing genetic editing strategies in mammalian cell lines via lentiviral vectors, CRISPR, or other novel editing platforms.
· Collaborate with other team members to advance cross-functional scientific projects and standardize adoption of new scientific techniques.
Following an onboarding period, the candidate will perform experimental research under minimal supervision, but in close collaboration with the rest of the scientific team.
Essential Qualifications
· A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry or related field.
· Minimum two years (Master’s degree) or four years (Bachelor’s degree) laboratory experience, including at least one year performing research.
· Must be proficient in cloning.
· Must have experience in the design and use of CRISPR for gene editing.
· Must have experience with eukaryotic cell culture.
· Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Excellent attention to detail and organization.
Valued Complementary Skills
Flow cytometry, fluorescent microscopy, suspension cell culture, lentivirus generation, SDS-PAGE and western blot, viral titering by TCID50, cell-based assays, ELISA, affinity chromatography, complement assays, Prism software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you proficient in molecular cloning?
- Do you have experience working with various mammalian cell lines?
- Do you have experience in CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing?
- Do you have experience in Molecular techniques
- PCR (design primers/probe, optimize condition)
- Western blot analysis
- ELISA
- Protein purification e.g. Chromatography
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
