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Job description
Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is seeking a "Scientist II (Cell Therapy / Genome Engineering)".
Location: South SanFrancisco, CA
Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Further Extension)
Pay Rate: $60-$65/hr on W2
Company Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Sick Leave
401K
Job Summary
In this role, you will be supporting genome engineering and synthetic biology initiatives. This role contributes to cell therapy development and disease-modeling programs. The successful candidate will support the needs of the Advanced Cell Engineering Hub, particularly in the engineering and profiling of cells for cell therapy development and disease modeling.
Key Responsibilities
Engineer mammalian cells (cancer cell lines, iPSCs, primary cells) using lentiviral/piggyBac systems and CRISPR gene editing
Optimize transfection and gene-editing workflows
Troubleshoot and refine cell engineering protocols
Characterize engineered cells using molecular and genomic assays
Maintain, monitor, and quality-check cell lines in culture
Required Qualifications
BS/MS + 5 years industry experience or PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or related field
Strong hands-on mammalian cell culture experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with primary T cells and iPSCs
Skills in:
DNA/RNA/protein extraction, molecular cloning, PCR/RT-PCR/ddPCR, FACS, CRISPR editing, siRNA/shRNA, SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, cell-based assays, NGS, viral vector work
Familiarity with analysis tools such as Benchling, SnapGene, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism
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Worksite address
south san francisco, CA, 94083, US
Who can apply
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