Scientist, Embryology

Dallas, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Embryology Scientist will spearhead groundbreaking research on techniques of embryo manipulation in non-model organisms.

This role works with talented reproductive biologists to continue to develop implement and maintain strategic plans of the embryology department. This position reports to the Director of Assisted Reproduction.

**This position is based out of Dallas TX and relocation assistance is available within the US*

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop protocols for the in vitro production of embryos in mice livestock and a variety of novel wildlife species.
Production of embryos with edited genomes using a advanced ART including zygote microinjection production of chimeras with ESC injection and SCNT
Derivation of embryonic stem cells including development and optimization of protocols from IVF SCNT and interspecies SCNT embryos.
Collaborate with species and cell engineering teams to develop strategies for efficient production of embryos and offspring with desired gene alterations.
Stay up to date on relevant literature identify novel protocols/procedures that may be applicable for Colossal projects and conduct associated experiments to continuously improve results.
Maintain stable embryo development rates and troubleshoot protocols as needed.
Some traveling required for training and implementing novel assisted reproductive technologies into non-model organisms

Required Skills and Abilities:

Strong expertise in gamete embryo and/or stem cell biology.
In vitro oocyte maturation fertilization embryo culture nuclear transfer and cryopreservation. Experience with multiple species including non-traditional (wildlife) models preferred.
Derivation and maintenance of embryonic stem cells including extended culture blastocyst microsurgery and morphological immunostaining and molecular evaluation of viability and pluripotency.
Strong communication skills (written/verbal)
Ability to work independently with members of the Embryology team and members of other teams as needed.
At least three years of experience in the generation of genetically engineered model organisms (e.g. nuclear transfer pronuclear and cytoplasmic injections of one-cell zygotes electroporation of embryos and/or ES cell injections blastocysts)

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. or D.V.M. in biological sciences veterinary medicine bioengineering molecular biology genetics or related field.
Two years of post-doctoral experience.
Demonstrated track-record of publication in peer-reviewed journals.

What Colossal Offers Full-Time Employees:

Medical dental and vision coverage
Excellent paid time off and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Company matched 401k retirement plan
Paid parental leave at 100% salary for 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.

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Required Experience:

The Embryology Scientist will spearhead groundbreaking research on techniques of embryo manipulation in non-model organisms.This role works with talented reproductive biologists to continue to develop implement and maintain strategic plans of the embryology department. This position reports to the D...