Scientist, Stem Cell Engineering

An affiliate of Colossal Biosciences is seeking a talented stem cell biologist with an interest in manipulating avian embryonic stem cells. This position is based in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Culture avian embryonic stem cells, test novel cell culture conditions, transfect cells, sort monoclonal cell lines, screen and expand cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
• Using a dissection microscope, collect avian blastodiscs from avian embryos and derive stem cell cultures
• Characterize and QC avian stem cell cultures
• Inject stem cells into avian blastodiscs
• Work with team members to assess efficiency of editing through NGS sequencing approaches
• Attend lab meetings, prepare reports, and presentations on the progress of projects
• Maintain excellent organizational skills and laboratory records

Requirements

• Experience with embryonic stem cell cultures
• Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope
• Experience in cell line derivation, culture, propagation, and transfection methodologies
• Experience in molecular biology (e.g., nucleic acid and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis)
• Experience with flow cytometry, immunostaining, and cell microscopy
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills

Qualifications

PhD in biological sciences, cell biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science-related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Excellent paid time off and company holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company-matched 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave at 100% salary for up to 12 weeks
• Education reimbursement

An opportunity to help return the Earth to a healthier state.