CRISPR Genomics Scientist - Lead Heart Disease Projects

School of Medicine

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Job summary

The Laboratory of Jesse Engreitz at Stanford University is seeking a Research Scientist (Life Science Research Professional 3) to lead large-scale CRISPR data generation projects aimed at understanding the genetic basis of heart diseases. The role includes designing experiments, supervising teams, and coordinating with NIH-led consortia.

You will contribute to publications and grants, develop protocols, and train researchers in cellular genomics and genome engineering.

Qualifications

PhD-level research experience in genetics or genomics.
Ability to design and lead independent projects; supervise large-scale data generation.
Strong collaboration, writing, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design and execute scientific projects in CRISPR genomics.
Collaborate with a team of experimentalists and computational biologists.
Collect perturbation datasets to inform genome function and train predictive models.
Develop protocols and apply new technologies to study enhancers and genes in cells.
Supervise and train lab members; manage collaborations and budgets.
Prepare manuscripts and contribute to grant applications.