Scientist (Genome Editing)

Socket.dev; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextonic Solutions seeks a Scientist to support the NIH/NIA at Baltimore, MD, performing basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in cells and mice.

The role requires a Master’s degree with Ph.D. preferred, and candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills as they support laboratory operations and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and genome editing.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments.
• Prepare and analyze DNA, RNA, and chromatin from cell subsets.
• Perform basic cell culture.
• Design and carry out CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in cells and mice.
• Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases.
• Attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings to staff.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemistry techniques

CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing

Cell culture

DNA/RNA analysis

Chromatin biology

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in a scientific field

Ph.D. in Biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9 editing tools

Job description

Nextonic Solutionsis seeking aScientistto join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting theNational Institute on Aging (NIA) located in Baltimore, MD.

Overview

The Scientist will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), delivering services and deliverables through the performance of support services including basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, preparation and analysis of DNA, RNA, and chromatin from cell subsets, basic cell culture, and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in cell lines and mice. A Master's degree is required. Certifications & Licenses additionally call for a Ph.D. in a scientific field, along with a background in Biology and excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Deliverables

• Work products and documents related to updating and maintaining laboratory notebooks and databases; attending laboratory meetings; and presenting results and findings to staff.
• Work products and documents related to performing chromatin biology techniques; performing basic cell culture; carrying out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments; and monitoring maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Work products and documents related to CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in cell lines and mice.
• Work products and documents related to preparing and analyzing DNA, RNA, and chromatin from cell subsets.

Statement of Work Details

• Carry out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments.
• Prepare and analyze DNA, RNA, and chromatin from cell subsets.
• Perform basic cell culture.
• Design and carry out CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing in cell lines and mice.
• Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases.
• Attend laboratory meetings; present results and findings to staff.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment.