Research Associate-Molecular Biology

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Research Associate I for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical Services clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities:

The Lab is seeking a highly talented and passionate Research Associate to conduct a cutting-edge project in single-cell spatial biology.

• The successful candidate will conduct advanced genetic screening experiments, focusing on the development of new technologies and the application of pooled genetic perturbation techniques.
• An essential part of the role will consist of communicating results and iterating on experimental design with members of the Regev Lab.
• This is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and concepts in both experimental and computational biology.

Required Skills:

• Have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field
• 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 and programming skills are preferred, but not required
• Be self-motivated, analytical, highly organized, and have great communication and interpersonal skills
• Contribute to lab organization and technology development
• Demonstrate a passion for science and eagerness to learn

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/.

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