Research Associate II

12 Month Contract (May extend or convert to permanent)

$51.72/hour W2

Job Description

• The Molecular Biology Department emphasizes technological innovation for developing and applying novel molecular genetic techniques to modeling human diseases and delivering therapeutic solutions.
• The department serves as an incubator for new technologies that reveal unique biological insights, accelerate drug target discovery, and lay the groundwork for cell-, gene-, and nucleic acid-based therapies.
• We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic intern to join the Molecular Biology Technology Development team to explore cutting-edge molecular techniques and genome engineering technology.
• This individual will work closely with members of the group to design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings with our research community.
• Responsibilities may include molecular and genome engineering techniques such as; sequence design, synthetic gene assembly/cloning, PCR, IVT, NGS, mammalian cell culture, transfection, flow cytometry and protocol troubleshooting, while maintaining sterile lab techniques and lab safety compliance.
• The candidate is expected to be agile, collaborative and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, evolving research program.

Requirements

• A self-motivated candidate with a MS/PhD in the Biological Sciences (Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genome Engineering, or a related field) with 1 years of work experience in a relevant industry or academic setting.
• Practical expertise with basic molecular biology techniques (sequence design, cloning, PCR, qRT-PCR) and mammalian primary and immortalized cell line culture (sterile techniques, transfection/electroporation, cell-based assays).
• Experience with sequence/data analysis platforms and/or programming languages such as Benchling, Snapgene, FlowJo, R, Python, etc. desirable.
• Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will be required to analyze and present data at team meetings.
• The candidate should be team-oriented, highly organized and eager to learn new skills.
• Additional expertise with techniques including synthetic gene assembly (Golden gate, Gibson cloning etc), in vitro transcription, DNA nucleases (CRISPR/Cas9), next generation sequencing, automation, bioinformatics or flow cytometry preferred.