Senior CRISPR Gene Editing Scientist & Project Lead

The Steely Group | Life Sciences Staffing & Executive Search; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MassBio is seeking a Senior Scientist and Senior Project Manager to lead gene targeting projects for internal and external clients. You will manage design, production, validation, and cross-functional collaboration across teams, while supporting business development efforts with academic and industry partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a biomedical science field, has 2+ years of gene editing and project-management experience, and is fluent in Mandarin.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a biomedical science field.
• 2+ years of experience in gene editing technologies, including managing research projects.
• Extensive experience with rodent and cell models.
• Hands-on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing experience; ES cell editing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with data-driven decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Mandarin fluency is required.
• Experience with in vitro and in vivo pharmacology and efficacy studies is preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate targeting strategies for external partners and turn strategies into executable plans.
• Support BD and Sales teams by planning projects as a project manager or study director.
• Lead gene targeting projects from design through model production and validation.
• Plan and manage project activities across design and production teams to keep multiple projects progressing.
• Provide clear project status updates and technical support to clients as needed.
• Train and support BD and Sales teams and customers on cell and animal model products.
• Research customer needs and market trends to identify segments and competitive offerings.
• Develop value propositions for cell and animal models and create marketing communications.

Skills

CRISPR/Cas9

Gene editing

Project management

Rodent models

Cell models

Data analysis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Mandarin

Education

PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, pharmacology, immunology, cancer biology, or related biomedical science

Job description

MassBio is seeking a Senior Scientist and Senior Project Manager to lead gene targeting projects for internal and external clients. You will manage design, production, validation, and cross-functional collaboration across teams, while supporting business development efforts with academic and industry partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a biomedical science field, has 2+ years of gene editing and project-management experience, and is fluent in Mandarin.