Senior Synthetic Biologist & Team Lead, Genomic Engineering

Cultura; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Synthetic Biologist (Manager) to lead gene editing research and manage a team of scientists. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in genome editing and molecular biology techniques, a PhD in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include designing experiments, mentoring staff, and contributing to strategic initiatives in synthetic biology.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant post-graduate experience for PhD candidates or 15 years for MS.
• Hands-on experience in genome editing experiments.
• Experience in animal cell culture and functional assays.

Responsibilities

• Bring expertise in gene editing tools for genetic manipulation.
• Design and test novel gene editing constructs.
• Mentor team members on experimental design.

Skills

Genome editing

Bioinformatics

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

Data analysis

Experimental design

Education

PhD in biological or physical sciences or engineering

MS with 15 years research experience

Tools

NGS-based sequencing methods

Microsoft Office Suite

Molecular biology software

Job description

A biotechnology firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Synthetic Biologist (Manager) to lead gene editing research and manage a team of scientists. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in genome editing and molecular biology techniques, a PhD in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include designing experiments, mentoring staff, and contributing to strategic initiatives in synthetic biology.