Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Cell Engineering

Colossal Biosciences; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate specializing in cell engineering based in Dallas, TX. The role involves innovative work with avian primordial germ cells, utilizing advanced techniques in cell culture and molecular biology. The company offers generous benefits including unlimited PTO, medical coverage, and a supportive work environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Company matched 401k retirement plan

Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope is crucial.
• Background in cell culture and molecular biology techniques necessary.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Culture avian primordial germ cells and test novel conditions.
• Inject primordial germ cells into surrogate embryos using micropipettes.
• Work with team members to assess editing efficiency through NGS.

Skills

Microscope manipulation

Cell line derivation and propagation

Molecular biology techniques

qPCR

Flow cytometry

Immunostaining

Creative problem-solving

Written and oral communication

Education

BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences

Job description

Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Cell Engineering

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A division of Colossal Biosciences is looking for a talented cell or developmental biologist with an interest in the manipulation of avian primordial germ cells. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of avian primordial germ cell culture, genome editing, and reintroduction into embryos using cutting edge technologies.

This position is based in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Culture avian primordial germ cells, test novel cell culture conditions, transfect cells, sort monoclonal cell lines, screen and expand cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
• Using a glass micropipette under a microscope, collect primordial germ cells from avian embryos and inject them into surrogate embryos
• Work with team members to assess efficiency of editing through NGS sequencing approaches
• Attends lab meetings, prepares reports and presentations on the progress of projects
• Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
  
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope
• Experience in cell line derivation, culture, propagation, and transfection methodologies
• Experience in molecular biology (nucleic and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis)
• Experience with qPCR, FACS, flow cytometry, immunostaining, cell microscopy
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills
  
  

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, developmental biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.
  
  

What Colossal Offers You:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company matched 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
• Education reimbursement
• An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state
  
  

The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices.

Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. Something Colossal.

Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.

EEO is the Law

Search Firm Representatives: Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. We handle most recruitment in-house.

Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn for 3 years in a row across multiple categories in 2023, 2024, and 2025:

• #1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!
• 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024 & 2025
• 100 Best Places to Work in Dallas, TX (All Size Employers) in 2024 & 2025
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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