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Senior Associate Scientist, Lead Development (Contractor)

Life Edit Therapeutics
Durham, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

The Role :

The Lead Development group at Life Edit discovers new genome editing systems and establishes new editing capabilities and optimizes them to support efforts developing curative gene editing therapies. We are looking for a Senior Associate Scientist (contractor role) to support the development of novel gene editing technologies by performing cell and molecular biology work including tissue culture, DNA isolation, cloning, and sequence analysis. This role will also provide administrative support to prepare, organize and track reagents and information in paper and digital format. This role has the potential to learn and perform additional science techniques according to interests and company needs.

Here’s What You’ll Do :

  • The major duties and requirements of the job are outlined below. The candidate may be expected to perform role-related duties other than those contained in this document.
  • Evaluate and optimize Life Edit gene editing systems in mammalian cells to select optimal systems for further therapeutic discovery and development using established protocols
  • Participation in any other cell biology or molecular biology tasks / experiments according to company needs including tissue culture, DNA cloning and sequence analysis
  • Analyze experimental data and present scientific results at team research meetings
  • Maintain reagent stocks, electronic inventory, and resource sharing for partnership projects
  • Work collaboratively with operations and project management teams to prepare reagents and supporting documentation for international shipments to support ongoing partnership activities
  • Generate, track and manage standing purchase orders for partnership projects

Requirements :

  • Associate Scientist : Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 2 years of experience in academic or biopharmaceutical organization
  • Senior Associate Scientist : Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 5 years of experience or master’s degree (0 years’ experience) in academic or biopharmaceutical organization
  • Experience with basic molecular biology materials and techniques, such as plasmid DNA, mRNA and methods to produce and characterize these.
  • Experience culturing, transfecting, and analyzing human primary cells or cell lines is preferred
  • Experience maintaining and organizing ELN documentation
  • Relevant technical skills for data analysis, DNA and protein sequence analysis, and presenting results.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Why join Life Edit and the ElevateBio ecosystem?

    Life Edit Therapeutics is an integrated subsidiary of ElevateBio, a technology-driven cell and gene therapy company that is accelerating access to the cutting-edge technologies and expertise that can change the future of medicine. Our integrated model combines multiple R&D technology platforms – including Life Edit gene editing – and cGMP manufacturing to power the discovery and development of advanced therapeutics. Our ecosystem is designed to enhance speed, delivery, and probability of success to change patient lives.

    Life Edit is an integral part of ElevateBio’s ecosystem of platform technologies and is pioneering focused next-generation gene editing technologies and therapeutics. Located in Durham, NC, members of Life Edit work closely with the ElevateBio Research and Development and BaseCamp manufacturing teams in Waltham, MA. Life Edit is advancing therapeutic programs in collaboration with industry partners while building its own internal pipeline of gene editing therapies. We are looking for a unique individual who can continue to lead the cultural development of Life Edit and build on its momentum as an integral part of the ElevateBio ecosystem.

    Our Mission :

    To power the creation of life-transforming cell and gene therapies, at a speed the world deserves.

    Our Vision :

    We seek to be the world’s most indispensable cell and gene therapy technology company, redefining how companies operate, how products are created and how disease is treated.

    ElevateBio is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. ElevateBio will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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