Associate Scientist, Gene Editing and iPSC Engineering
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled passionate and motivated scientist to join our diabetes team. This position will play a key lab-based role in advancing iPSC stem cell engineering and will contribute to the development of the next generation of islet cell therapies. Successful candidates will have experience with gene editing molecular biology techniques assay development and human iPSC cell culture differentiation and banking.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enabling and advancing iPSC gene editing cell line development and evaluation of differentiated cells.
- Routine iPSC cell culture passaging and media making.
- Optimize workflows for iPSC CRISPR based gene-editing gRNA screening and delivery.
- Optimize and perform assays for on-/off-target analysis via PCR and NGS workflows.
- Generate clonal gene edited iPSC lines and characterize via flow cytometry ddPCR dPCR and qPCR.
- Culture and execute routine directed differentiation of human iPSCs to pancreatic islets performing drug substance assessments such as cell counts viability and metabolite assessments.
- Assist scientists in the team to evaluate and design mitigation strategies to ensure genomic stability of the iPSC lines and drug substance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support transfer of R&D assays to GMP.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments synthesize results prepare reports and present in meetings. Contribute to SOP development.
- Work seamlessly in executing workplans and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications :
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Stem Cell Biology Cell Biology Bioengineering or a related field with 3-4 years relevant industry experience in gene editing and cell therapy. M.S. in Stem Cell Biology Cell Biology Bioengineering or related field with 1-2 years relevant industry experience in gene editing and cell therapy.
- Extensive hands-on experience with human iPSC culture gene editing and molecular biology techniques.
- Proficiency in CRISPR gene editing and cell line development including optimization of protocols familiarity with flow-based sorting.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques including construct design PCR ddPCR dPCR and NGS.
- Hands-on experience with assay development including luciferase assays ELISA and flow cytometry.
- Hands-on experience with cell delivery methods of gene editing tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills and diligent record keeping.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in pancreatic islet directed differentiation.
- Hands-on experience in transitioning research-grade processes to GMP-grade.
- Familiarity with electronic lab notebook (ELN) documentation.
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Additional Information :
Position is Full Time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with occasional weekends (on a rotational basis to support cell culture). Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Boston MA are encouraged to apply.
What to Expect in the Hiring Process:
- 10-15 Minute Phone Interview with Region Recruiter
- 45-60 Minute Virtual Interview with Manager and/or Group Leader
- 45-60 Minute In-Person Meeting over Coffee for a Casual Discussion of the Role
What We Offer:
- Target pay range: $37-41/hr
- Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage dental and vision options
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is a global award-winning insourcing solution that places our people at our clients sites dedicated to running and managing laboratory services while eliminating headcount co-employment and project-management worries.
We infuse our 55-year track record of scientific and laboratory operations expertise as well as HR and a great place to work best practices to recruit hire train and manage highly qualified scientists to perform laboratory services using our clients quality systems and equipment.
To learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories please explore our website
Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Transfection
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Suspension Experience
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
About Company
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat to the medicines you rely on, Eur ... View more
