Job Description
Our Client, a Biotech company, is looking for a Research Associate II for their South San Francisco, CA location.
Responsibilities: - The Molecular Biology Department emphasizes technological innovation for developing and applying novel molecular genetic techniques to modeling human diseases and delivering therapeutic solutions.
- The department serves as an incubator for new technologies that reveal unique biological insights, accelerate drug target discovery, and lay the groundwork for cell-, gene-, and nucleic acid-based therapies.
- This individual will work closely with members of the group to design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret data, and communicate findings with the Client research community.
- Responsibilities may include molecular and genome engineering techniques such as; sequence design, synthetic gene assembly/cloning, PCR, IVT, NGS, mammalian cell culture, transfection, flow cytometry and protocol troubleshooting, while maintaining sterile lab techniques and lab safety compliance.
- The candidate is expected to be agile, collaborative and eager to contribute to a fast-paced, evolving research program.
Requirements: - Highly motivated, enthusiastic intern to join the Molecular Biology Technology Development team to explore cutting-edge molecular techniques and genome engineering technology.
- A self-motivated candidate with a MS/PhD in the Biological Sciences (Genetics, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genome Engineering, or a related field) with 1+ years of work experience in a relevant industry or academic setting.
- Practical expertise with basic molecular biology techniques (sequence design, cloning, PCR, qRT-PCR) and mammalian primary and immortalized cell line culture (sterile techniques, transfection/electroporation, cell-based assays).
- Experience with sequence/data analysis platforms and/or programming languages such as Benchling, Snapgene, FlowJo, R, Python, etc. desirable.
- Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and will be required to analyze and present data at team meetings.
- The candidate should be team-oriented, highly organized and eager to learn new skills.
- Additional expertise with techniques including synthetic gene assembly (Golden gate, Gibson cloning etc), in vitro transcription, DNA nucleases (CRISPR/Cas9), next generation sequencing, automation, bioinformatics or flow cytometry preferred.
Why Should You Apply? - Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Iconma LLC
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