Currently seeking a Scientist for a prominent client of ours. This position is based in South San Francisco, CA. Details for the position are as follows:
- Pay: $30.51-58.62/hr.
- 6-month assignment with possibility for extension or conversion based on performance and budget.
- Utilize state of the art technologies for cell and genome engineering
- Execute protocols to maintain and differentiate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
- Perform analytical workflows encompassing but not limited to gene-based assays and cell-based assays
- Data acquisition, analysis, interpretation and communication of findings in internal scientific meetings
- Coordination of equipment on-boarding and maintenance
- Maintain compliance with lab safety, training and documentation
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related discipline
- Strong background in sterile aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques and experience working with human iPSCs
- Technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: cell based functional assays, image acquisition/analysis, molecular assays (NGS, RT-PCR, dd-PCR), flow cytometry
- Proven ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate effectively
- Experience with single cell cloning and stem cell differentiation
- Familiar with automation, liquid handling and high-throughput screening
- Experience with delivery of genome engineering systems to iPSCs
- Prior industry work experience
- Experience using software for flow cytometry analysis, electronic lab notebook and data visualization. Some examples include: FlowJo, Benchling, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, Snapgene etc.