Avian Stem Cell Engineer — Research Associate

Colossal Biosciences

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and company holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Company matched 401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colossal Biosciences seeks a talented stem cell biologist to advance avian embryonic stem cell culture, genome editing, and embryo reintroduction using cutting edge technologies. The role is based in Dallas, TX with relocation assistance available.

You will culture avian stem cells, derive lines, and collaborate on editing workflows validated by NGS sequencing; maintain rigorous lab records and report progress in meetings and written form.

Qualifications

BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences or related field.
Experience with embryonic stem cell cultures.
Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope.
Experience in cell line derivation, culture, propagation, and transfection methods.

Responsibilities

Culture avian embryonic stem cells and test culture conditions.
Derive and expand stem cell cultures from avian blastodiscs.
Characterize QC of stem cell cultures and assess editing efficiency.
Inject stem cells into avian blastodiscs and track outcomes.
Prepare progress reports and present findings to the team.

Skills

Embryonic stem cell culture

Microscopy

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

Cell line derivation

Transfection

Genome editing

Education

BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences

Tools

Dissection microscope

NGS sequencing

Gel electrophoresis

Job description

You will culture avian stem cells, derive lines, and collaborate on editing workflows validated by NGS sequencing; maintain rigorous lab records and report progress in meetings and written form.

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