What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cellular and Tissue Genomics Research Technician position at Medasource?
Research Technician II, Cellular and Tissue Genomics
Duration : Contract through end of year, high likelihoods of extension
Client : Large Global Biotech Company
Start : ASAP
Location : South San Francisco, 100% onsite
Business Objective :
The 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.
Preferred Qualifications :
- 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
- Particular 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
What can you expect in this role?
