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Job Description

Description
The Cell Therapy Department is looking for a self-motivated, intellectually curious Research Associate to support ongoing activities. The ideal candidate will be a skilled lab-based iPSc stem cell biologist who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative scientific environment. This is a six-month position.

Responsibilities
Primary responsibility will be to execute protocols to maintain and differentiate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
Other activities will include support for Cell Therapy related activities (e.g. cell differentiation, molecular biology analytics).
Perform analytical workflows encompassing but not limited to gene-based assays and cell-based assays.
Data acquisition, analysis, interpretation and communication of findings in internal scientific meetings
Maintain compliance with lab safety, training and documentation

Requirements
BS/MS in Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related discipline
Strong background in sterile aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques and experience working with human iPSCs
Technical expertise in some of the following areas: molecular assays (NGS, RT-PCR, dd-PCR), iPSc differentiation, cell based functional assays, image acquisition/analysis, flow cytometry.
Proven ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate effectively

Other Preferred Qualifications
Experience with single cell cloning and stem cell differentiation.
Experience with delivery of genome engineering systems to iPSCs.
Prior industry work experience.
Experience using software for flow cytometry analysis, electronic lab notebook and data visualization. Some examples include: FlowJo, Benchling, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, Snapgene etc.

Pay Rate Range: $45-59/hr depending on experience

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