Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Genome Engineering

Colossal Biosciences is hiring a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate for genome engineering in Dallas, TX. The role involves designing and testing genome editing tools, conducting cellular assays, and maintaining lab records. Candidates should have expertise in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques. A BA/BS/MA/MS in a relevant field is required. The position offers benefits like unlimited PTO and a 401k plan.
An affiliate of Colossal is looking for a talented research associate to work on large scale editing of non-model mammalian organisms. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols for efficient genome editing using cutting edge technologies.

This position is based out of Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work with senior lab members to design, develop and test multiplex genome engineering tools in mammalian cells
• Work with team members to assess efficiency of genome engineering tools through functional cellular assays and NGS sequencing approaches
• 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
• Hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture systems
• Knowledge of mammalian genome engineering tools, cell culture, transfection methodologies
• Required experience in molecular biology (nucleic and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis) and cloning techniques (restriction enzyme-based cloning, Gibson assembly, Gateway)
• Preferred experience with molecular biology techniques, such as qPCR and flow cytometry
• Preferred Experience with sequence analysis software
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills

Education and Experience:
• BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for any future visa sponsorship.

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. That’s 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 we’re 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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