Stem Cell & Genome Engineering Scientist

Nextonic Solutions LLC; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextonic Solutions LLC in Rockville, MD, seeks a Biological Scientist to advance NIH NCATS translational science. The role encompasses designing and optimizing genome engineering, stem cell biology, high-throughput screening, and sequencing-based studies in a collaborative lab environment.

You will lead molecular and cellular experiments, oversee cell banks and quality control, and coordinate data analyses with bioinformatics teams to support publications and grant activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in cell culture and molecular biology protocols.
• Proficiency with genome engineering techniques including CRISPR.
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and optimize molecular and cell-based experiments.
• Manage cell banking, authentication, and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for publications and grants.
• Coordinate sequencing, library prep, and downstream analyses.
• Maintain laboratory quality control and instrumentation.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Genome engineering

Stem cell biology

High-throughput screening

Advanced instrumentation

Microscopy

Cell banking QC

Laboratory operations

Scientific analysis

CRISPR genome editing

Cloning & plasmid design

RNA/DNA/protein isolation

Job description

Nextonic Solutions LLC in Rockville, MD, seeks a Biological Scientist to advance NIH NCATS translational science. The role encompasses designing and optimizing genome engineering, stem cell biology, high-throughput screening, and sequencing-based studies in a collaborative lab environment.

You will lead molecular and cellular experiments, oversee cell banks and quality control, and coordinate data analyses with bioinformatics teams to support publications and grant activities.