Senior/Research Associate, Functional Genomics

NewLimit • South San Francisco, CA

189d • $60,000 - $98,000

About The Position

NewLimit is seeking a Senior/Research Associate with experience in molecular biology to join our Epigenetic Editing group. Pooled screening technologies are at the heart of our discovery engine, allowing us to rapidly search for epigenetic reprogramming therapies that restore cell function and reduce the burden of disease. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with our Single Cell Technology team to implement large-scale, single cell perturbation experiments with custom chemistries. You will build recombinant DNA vectors by synthesis and cloning to enable large-scale single cell perturbation experiments, prepare, titer, and apply viral vectors (lentiviral, AAV) to transduce mammalian cell lines and primary cells, and contribute to scaling and improving pooled single cell perturbation screens.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related natural science or industry experience
• 2+ years of work experience in a cell or molecular biology laboratory (academic or industry)
• Experience with molecular cloning, nucleic acid analysis (RT-qPCR, gel electrophoresis), and related molecular biology methods
• Experience with mammalian cell culture

Nice To Haves

• Experience with next-generation sequencing assays and functional genomics
• Experience with FACS or flow cytometry
• Computational skills for next-generation sequencing analysis (Python programming, Unix)
• Experience with single cell genomics methods
• Experience with epigenetic reprogramming methods for cell fate engineering or targeted epigenetic editing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Single Cell Technology team to implement large-scale, single cell perturbation experiments with custom chemistries
• Build recombinant DNA vectors by synthesis and cloning to enable large-scale single cell perturbation experiments
• Prepare, titer, and apply viral vectors (lentiviral, AAV) to transduce mammalian cell lines and primary cells
• Contribute to scaling and improving pooled single cell perturbation screens

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Industry-leading paid time off (PTO) — 20 days/year for all employees + holidays
• Meals and snacks on-site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees