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Research Associate, Genome Engineering

Colossal

Job Location:

Dallas, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 28 August 2026 (17 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 25 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

An affiliate of Colossal is looking for a talented Research Associate with knowledge and passion for ambitious synthetic biology projects and large-scale genome engineering for species conservation and de-extinction. We will be building tools and methodologies for engineering various cell types and will develop workflows to manipulate large DNA fragments and genomes. The candidate will work with a talented group of engineers and biologists committed to developing novel technologies that will change the world.

**This position will be based out of Dallas TX. Relocation assistance is available**

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with senior lab members to support the design development and testing of multiplex genome engineering tools in mammalian cells
Perform routine molecular biology workflows including plasmid DNA preparation (mini/midi/maxi preps) PCR gel electrophoresis and gel analysis
Generate high-throughput assays for the buildout of gene editing workflows
Assist with general lab operations such as inventory management preparation of common stocks and basic equipment maintenance
Work with team members to assess efficiency of genome editing through Sanger/NGS sequencing approaches
Work on project milestones
Attend lab meetings prepare progress reports and presentations
Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
Learn new techniques as they become available or implemented within the company

Required Skills and Abilities:

Hands-on experience in molecular biology (nucleic acid and protein extraction gel electrophoresis) and cloning techniques (restriction enzyme-based cloning Gibson assembly)
Preferred experience with with PCR and flow cytometry
Preferred experience with sequence analysis software (e.g. SnapGene Geneious)
Strong written and oral communication skills as well as creative problem-solving skills.
Preferred familiarity with electronic lab notebooks (ELN) and laboratory inventory management systems
Preferred experience with mammalian cell culture

Education and Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree in biological sciences bioengineering molecular biology genetics or any science related field.
Prior hands-on research experience in academia or industry is highly desirable.

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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