CRISPR Genome Editing Research Associate

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Associate in Shi Lab to advance CRISPR genome editing toolkits for cancer and primary cells. The role involves molecular biology, sequencing, and multiplex data analysis in a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will review literature, prepare manuscripts, present results at meetings, mentor junior scientists, and engage in career development programs offered by the university.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with 3–5 years postdoctoral experience.
• Specialty in genome editing, CRISPR, primary cell culture techniques, molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and basic bioinformatics.

Responsibilities

• Develop CRISPR-based genome editing toolkits for cancer and primary cells.
• Work with molecular biology, sequencing, and data analysis techniques.
• Present findings at meetings and prepare manuscripts; mentor junior scientists.
• Participate in career development programs offered by the University.

Skills

Genome editing

CRISPR

Primary cell culture

Molecular biology

Next-generation sequencing

Bioinformatics

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

University of Pennsylvania seeks a Research Associate in Shi Lab to advance CRISPR genome editing toolkits for cancer and primary cells. The role involves molecular biology, sequencing, and multiplex data analysis in a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will review literature, prepare manuscripts, present results at meetings, mentor junior scientists, and engage in career development programs offered by the university.