Senior Research Associate, Avian Cell Engineering

Colossal Biosciences•Dallas, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Colossal Biosciences is looking for a talented stem cell biologist with an interest in the manipulation of avian embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of avian stem cell culture, genome editing, and reintroduction into embryos using cutting edge technologies. This position is based in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Experience with embryonic and iPSC cultures
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, flow cytometry, immunostaining, cell microscopy
Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills
BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, cell biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.

Responsibilities

Culture avian embryonic stem cells, test novel cell culture conditions, transfect cells, sort monoclonal cell lines, screen and expand cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
Using a dissection microscope, collect avian blastodiscs from avian embryos and derive stem cell cultures
Characterize and QC avian stem cell cultures
Inject stem cells into avian blastodiscs
Work with team members to assess efficiency of editing through NGS sequencing approaches
Attends lab meetings, prepares reports, and presentations on the progress of projects
Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance