Senior Associate Scientist, iPSC Biology

The Role: 

The Genome Editing group is looking for a senior associate scientist with expertise in iPSC biology to help expand our therapeutic capabilities and continue to improve our technology discovery platform. The successful candidate will have a strong background in iPSC culture, experience with genome editing, and expertise engineering cellular models. We are interested in curious, enthusiastic, competent, and self-motivated individuals to work in our company. A willingness to embrace our cultural values will be critical for success in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a successful therapeutics company from an early stage.

Here’s What You’ll Do: 

• Assist standardizing protocols for the differentiation of iPSCs into specific cell types.
• Optimize methods for introducing Life Edit genome editing systems into pluripotent cells and their progeny.
• Establish rigorous standards and quality control measures for iPSC culture and differentiation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and coordinate with team members to align project objectives with experimental approaches and timelines.
• Analyze and interpret data ensuring clear documentation of methodologies and outcomes.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal and external partners to communicate progress in line with project schedules.
• Assist in mentoring and training research associates and coordinating the day-to-day operations.
• Follow advancements in the field of gene editing and gene therapy published in the literature and presented at conferences.

Requirements: 

• Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in Biochemistry, Cell biology, Molecular biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• Expertise in culturing and characterizing pluripotent cells.
• Expertise in differentiating pluripotent cells into different cell types.
• Ability to design, plan, and implement pluripotent cell differentiation techniques.
• Expertise in molecular and biochemical techniques including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, qRT-PCR, NGS, WB, IF, ELISA, and Flow Cytometry
• Direct experience in genome editing mammalian cells is highly preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written).
• Passion and ability to learn new concepts and skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Occasional weekend work is required.