Research AssociateSenior Research Associate, Avian Cell Engineering
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Colossal is looking for a talented cell or developmental biologist with an interest in the manipulation of avian primordial germ cells. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of avian primordial germ cell culture genome editing and reintroduction into embryos using cutting edge technologies.
This position is based out of Dallas TX. Relocation assistance within the US is available.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Test novel cell culture conditions sort screen and expand avian primordial germ cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
- Using a dissection microscope collect blood and tissue from avian embryos for use in cell line derivations.
- Using a micropipette under a microscope inject primordial germ cells into surrogate embryos
- Work on project milestones
- Attends lab meetings prepares reports and presentations on the progress of projects
- Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope
- Experience in cell line derivation culture propagation and transfection methodologies
- Experience in molecular biology (nucleic and protein extraction gel electrophoresis)
- Experience with qPCR FACS flow cytometry immunostaining confocal microscopy
- Strong written and oral communication skills as well as creative problem-solving skills
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences developmental biology bioengineering molecular biology genetics or any science related field.
- Relevant hands-on research experience in academia or industry is required.
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.
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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- PCR
- Biochemistry
- Assays
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Flow Cytometry
- Western Blot
