Scientist, Functional Genomics

About the role

Join our Functional Genomics group at ICR, dedicated to solving challenging problems in aging and age-related disease. Our scientists connect genomic variants with organismic-level symptoms through molecular, cellular, tissue and animal models.

Responsibilities

• Research the potential functional impact of any given SNP on protein or cellular function: from RNA to protein to cell to systems-level analysis including work on known disease-associated SNPs and VUSs in the context of various human primary and iPSC-derived cell types
• Project manage out-sourced work with CROs to maximize your productivity
• Collaborate with other ICR scientists and groups, including Translational Bioinformatics and Genomics, to solve complex human medical mysteries
• Identify potentially actionable targets for therapeutic development

Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with modern molecular and cellular biology techniques, preferably experience doing functional genomics
• Experience with iPSCs and iPSC differentiation protocols preferred, but mammalian cell culture experience is a must
• Programming experience (Python preferred)

Qualifications

• The ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• An easygoing, hard-working personality

Skills

• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Pay

Starting base pay range: $135,000/yr - $175,000/yr

Starting additional compensation range: $7,500/yr - $17,500/yr

Schedule

Full-time