Senior Research Associate, Cell Engineering
Senior Research Associate, Cell Engineering
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Job Description
The Senior Research Associate helps to design and execute cellular and molecular-based experimental studies. This individual will primarily work with cell models and genetic engineering pipelines critical to de-extinction. The candidate will be a part of an innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary team. This position contributes to a fast-paced and dynamic program and reports to the Associate Species Director.
**This position will be based on-site in Dallas TX. Relocation assistance is available**
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Cell culture and processing of cell lines from non-model mammalian organisms
- Work with senior lab members to optimize cell culture conditions cell derivation protocols and cellular differentiation techniques
- Work with senior lab members to develop cellular functional assays
- Work with senior lab members to design develop and test multiplex genome engineering tools in mammalian cells
- Support team cell-based operations
- Plasmid cloning and preparation
- Attend lab meetings prepare progress reports and presentations
- Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent aseptic technique
- Strong experience with mammalian cell culture techniques
- Strong expertise in molecular cloning techniques including PCR Golden Gate cloning Gibson assembly nucleic acid extraction and gel electrophoresis
- Experience with FACS flow cytometry immunostaining confocal microscopy
- Experience with sequence analysis software
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in biological sciences cell biology bioengineering molecular biology genetics or any science related field.
- 3 or more years of hands-on academic research experience or industry experience is required
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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- #1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
