Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Stem Cell Biology
Job Description
This position is based on-site in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Derive and characterize stable cell lines from primary tissues
- Reprogram and expand iPSCs from non-model mammalian organisms
- Test novel cell culture conditions and delivery methods to optimize gene editing
- Expand clonal cell lines for cryopreservation, genotyping and QC assays
- Develop cell differentiation assays to perform genotype to phenotype predictions
- Work with team members to integrate targeting, genotyping and QC workflows
- Schedule, analyze and execute experiments to deliver on project milestones
- Attend lab meetings, prepares reports and presentations on the progress of projects
- Demonstrate great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in primary cell line derivation, reprograming, iPSC derivation and culture
- Experience with electroporation and transfection to maximize gene delivery and viability
- Experience in molecular biology (nucleic and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis)
- Experience with qPCR, immunostaining, flow cytometry and fluorescent microscopy
- Organized and comfortable multi-tasking to deliver on concurrent projects on time
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
- Experience with high throughput imaging platforms and data analysis
- Experience with CRISPR library construction and QC assay
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.
What Colossal Offers You:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Company matched 401k retirement plan
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
- Education reimbursement
- An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state
The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in three locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices. Dallas. Austin. Boston.
Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.
Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.
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