Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Avian Cell Engineering

Colossal•Dallas, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Colossal is seeking a cell or developmental biologist interested in manipulating avian primordial germ cells. The Research Associate/Senior Research Associate will work with laboratory team members to improve protocols for avian primordial germ cell culture and reintroduction into embryos using advanced technologies. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and relocation assistance is available. Some international travel may be required. The role involves testing cell-culture conditions, collecting embryo blood and tissue, and injecting primordial germ cells into surrogate embryos. The employee will contribute to project milestones, attend lab meetings, prepare project progress reports and presentations, and maintain organized laboratory records. Colossal describes its team and culture as collaborative, creative, scientific, and committed, with work taking place across laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries, and offices. The company states that it is an equal employment opportunity workplace and is committed to an inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope.
Experience with cell-line derivation, culture, propagation, and transfection methodologies.
Experience in molecular biology, including nucleic acid and protein extraction and gel electrophoresis.
Experience with qPCR, FACS, flow cytometry, and immunostaining.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Creative problem-solving skills.
BA, BS, MA, or MS in biological sciences, developmental biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or a related scientific field.

Responsibilities

Test novel cell-culture conditions and sort, screen, and expand avian primordial germ cells using established protocols and newly developed approaches.
Collect blood and tissue from avian embryos using a dissection microscope for cell-line derivation.
Inject primordial germ cells into surrogate embryos using a micropipette under a microscope.
Work toward project milestones.
Attend laboratory meetings and prepare project progress reports and presentations.
Maintain excellent organization and laboratory records.
Undertake international travel if required.