Senior Research Associate, Functional Genomics
About The Position
The Mammalian Models Technology Center is seeking a motivated Senior Research Associate (SRA) to join the In Vivo Functional Genomics Team. In this position, you will contribute to execute large-scale in vivo perturbation screens aimed at mapping the genetic circuits that govern immune functions across different tissues. This work is integral to two key initiatives: the Virtual Cell Initiative, which seeks to build the first foundation model for accurate predictions about cell states, and the Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative, which applies these methods to find cures for Alzheimer's. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to apply and develop cutting-edge technologies to unveil the molecular principles that govern cellular fates. You will join a multidisciplinary team working at the crossroads of Immunology, Neuroscience, CRISPR technologies, Multi-omics and Computational biology. A key aspect of this role is the opportunity to collaborate closely with pioneering labs that have developed the foundational toolbox for functional genomics screens, such as CRISPR nucleases, CRISPRi, CRISPRoff, CRISPRa, and serine or bridge recombinases.
Requirements
- BS/MS or equivalent professional experience in biology, neuroscience, genetics, or another relevant field
- BS degree, 4-5+ years of relevant experience or a MS degree, 2+ years of relevant postgraduate experience on CRISPR and/or single-cell genomics.
- Experience in molecular biology and single-cell genomics is a must for this role.
- Experience with tissue dissociation and flow cytometry and FACS
- Experience with cell culture
Nice To Haves
- Experience with library cloning (sgRNAs, ORFs, etc)
- Experience with animal handling and surgeries.
- Ability to analyze large and complex data sets using Python, R, or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Assist with research planning, execution, analysis, troubleshooting, and data interpretation with a high degree of independence and continued support from the rest of the team
- Contribute to our immune in vivo functional genomics screens across multiple tissues to dissect the circuits that shape mature immune functions
- Contribute to the generation an in vivo perturbation dataset with unprecedented scale to develop the in vivo branch of Arc’s Virtual Cell Initiative
- Contribute to our ongoing neuro-immune screens in mouse and NHP models to understand the causes and drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease
- Develop new single-cell and spatial methodologies tailored to our in vivo perturbation screens.
- Support large institutional genomic initiatives through efficient workflow execution and quality management
- Isolation of immune cells from various tissues using MACS and/or FACS.
- Perform Single-cell transcriptomic profiling of perturbed cells using 10X genomics and Split and pool methods
- Perform Spatial transcriptomic profiling of perturbed cells using established technologies and benchmark and develop new spatial methods tailored to our in vivo screens.
- Perform library cloning (CRISPR and ORFs) and viral vector production (Lentivirus and AAV).
- Operate Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms
- Support routine lab activities, e.g., maintaining equipment, ordering/receiving supplies
- Maintain an organized and detailed lab notebook.
- Analyze and present data at meetings and seminars, as needed.
Benefits
- annual discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
