Genome Editing Investigator — Molecular & Data

Iowa Ag; Johnston, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa seeks an Associate Investigator to join the Genome Editing Molecular Characterization team. The role focuses on advancing CRISPR genome editing tools with lab-based molecular workflows, high-throughput data analysis, and technology development.

The successful candidate will perform DNA/RNA extractions, NGS library prep, qPCR, digital PCR, and data processing through internal pipelines; mentorship and collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Plant Genetics, or related disciplines with demonstrated industry-related experience, typically gained through 2+ years in a molecular biology or diagnostic laboratory setting, or bachelor's degree with substantial relevant industry experience, typically gained through 8-10+ years in a related role preferred.
• Required experience with genome editing applications and molecular characterization of edited events with additional proficiency to troubleshoot molecular biology processes, assays, and applications.
• Preferred candidates will have demonstrated proficiency in nucleic acid molecular applications including DNA/RNA isolation, NGS, PCR, qPCR, and digital PCR.
• Preferred candidates will have high throughput data science analysis experience with python and/or R for data manipulation.
• Experience with Geneious or comparable DNA/RNA sequence analysis software is preferred.
• Proven abilities in developing and optimizing assays for reliable use within a pipeline.
• Proven ability to maintain complete, accurate and timely records of experimental data and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate reliable qPCR, digital PCR, and amplicon-based NGS assays to characterize gene-edited events at high throughput.
• Participate in new technology development or process improvement studies with experimental plans, hypothesis testing, data collection and analysis.
• Mentor and train research associates and interns on molecular workflows and analysis methods as a technical resource.
• Provide technical support and conduct experiments with a collaborative team spirit.
• Follow company safety policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Education

Master of Science degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Science, Plant Genetics, or related disciplines

2+ years in a molecular biology or diagnostic laboratory setting

Experience with genome editing applications

DNA/RNA isolation, NGS, PCR, qPCR, and digital PCR

Python and/or R for data manipulation

Geneious or comparable DNA/RNA sequence analysis software

High-throughput data science analysis

LIMS or Benchling familiarity

Tools

Geneious

Benchling

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vylor, Inc. in Johnston, Iowa seeks an Associate Investigator to join the Genome Editing Molecular Characterization team. The role focuses on advancing CRISPR genome editing tools with lab-based molecular workflows, high-throughput data analysis, and technology development.

The successful candidate will perform DNA/RNA extractions, NGS library prep, qPCR, digital PCR, and data processing through internal pipelines; mentorship and collaboration are emphasized.