Scientist, Genome Engineering
Scientist, Genome Engineering
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Job Description
An affiliate of Colossal is seeking a Scientist to provide their talent knowledge and passion for ambitious synthetic biology projects involving non-model organisms. The role requires working on a diverse set of workflows that involve precise genome manipulation. The candidate will work with a talented group of engineers and biologists committed to optimizing and developing novel technologies for large-scale editing of genomes.
This position will be based out of Dallas TX. Relocation assistance is available.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build genome-editing workflows
- Design innovate and iterate DNA assembly integration screening and functional assays
- Work on project milestones
- Attend lab meetings prepare reports and presentations on the progress of projects
- Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Expertise with a variety of genome editing tools (CRISPR and more)
- Strong experience with mammalian cell culture systems
- Experience in molecular biology (PCR nucleic and protein extraction gel electrophoresis) and cloning techniques (restriction enzyme-based cloning Gibson assembly yeast assembly)
- Strong written and oral communication skills as well as creative problem-solving skills
- Enjoys the fast-paced startup environment and teamwork
- Ability to function well in a growth-oriented nimble environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Postdoctoral/industry work in gene editing cell selection and cell screening
- Experience with large scale DNA assemblies
- Experience with NGS analysis workflows
- Peer-reviewed work on genome engineering in mammalian cell systems
Education and Experience:
- PhD in synthetic biology biological sciences bioengineering molecular biology genetics or related field.
- 3 years hands-on expertise designing and cloning DNA constructs
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for any future sponsorship.
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. Thats why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories test facilities academic institutions libraries and offices.
Through it all however we maintain a culture of positivity hope happiness and belief that were 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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Employment Type
Full Time
