Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I

About the Role

This position will support multiple research projects related to gene editing, AI-guided protein engineering, and genome maintenance. The role will also involve reporting, technical writing, and lab management duties. The position is expected to continue until November 03, 2027, with subsequent annual renewals based on performance, research progress, and funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology experiments, purify proteins, and conduct related assays.
• Carry out biochemical, cell biology, and genetic assays, including screens of engineered gene editing enzymes and their inhibitors.
• Conduct tissue culture experiments.
• Prepare samples for next generation DNA sequencing.
• Assist with grant writing, manuscript preparation, progress reports, and other technical documents.
• Organize lab materials, reagents, and electronic information (e.g., plasmid and strain databases).
• Assist graduate students with technical experiments and new student integration.
• Attend weekly group meetings and journal clubs to report on research status.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Molecular biology techniques
• Biochemical assays
• Cell biology assays
• Genetic assays
• Tissue culture
• Next generation DNA sequencing sample preparation
• Technical writing
• Lab organization
• Reporting
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Working knowledge of molecular biology techniques.
• Research experience in an academic or industry lab, or equivalent hands-on laboratory coursework.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mammalian cell culture.
• Experience using chromatography and electrophoresis systems.
• Experience in quantitative biochemistry.
• Coding in R or Python.
• Prior experience in lab management or organization.