Genomics & Gene Editing Scientist - Lab Ops & Equity

MaxCyte, Inc; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

MaxCyte, Inc. is seeking a Scientist to support research, development, and laboratory operations within the Gene Editing Sciences team in the Waltham area.

You will develop, validate, and execute genomic safety assays for gene editing therapeutics, while maintaining high-quality data and compliant lab operations. The role requires expertise in genomics techniques, molecular workflows, and mammalian cell culture, with opportunities to contribute to continuous process improvements and client

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, genomics, or a related field with 0–2 years of research experience, or BS/MS with 4–6 years.
• Experience with genomics techniques including next-generation sequencing and off-target methodologies.
• Proficiency with primer design, PCR, qPCR, ddPCR, and nucleic-acid purification.
• Proficiency with primary human cell culture and in vitro study design including cell sorting and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Execute genomic safety assessment strategies for gene editing therapeutics.
• Lead development, validation, transfer, and implementation of genomic safety assays.
• Analyze, interpret, and present scientific data to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain mammalian cell culture and perform CRISPR-based cell editing.
• Write and maintain SOPs and support quality events and CAPA activities.

Skills

NGS

Off-target methods

Primer design

PCR

qPCR

ddPCR

Nucleic acid purification

Cell culture

CRISPR editing

Cell imaging

Education

Ph.D. in molecular biology/genomics/related field

BS/MS + 4-6 years of relevant experience

Job description

MaxCyte, Inc. is seeking a Scientist to support research, development, and laboratory operations within the Gene Editing Sciences team in the Waltham area.

You will develop, validate, and execute genomic safety assays for gene editing therapeutics, while maintaining high-quality data and compliant lab operations. The role requires expertise in genomics techniques, molecular workflows, and mammalian cell culture, with opportunities to contribute to continuous process improvements and client