Careers

Research Associate

Cellecta, a small, privately-owned biotechnology company in Mountain View CA, is looking for a dynamic and energetic life science professional to support Contract Research and internal R&D projects.

Cellecta offers tools and services for CRISPR and RNAi genetic screening, cell barcoding and tracking, cell engineering including gene editing, targeted RNA expression analysis, single cell and spatial transcriptomics. We are seeking an individual with expertise in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology laboratory procedures to independently carry out routine experiments such as but not limited to: mammalian cell culture, lentivirus production, plasmid/viral vector construction, shRNA/sgRNA/ORF cloning, PCR, and RNA/DNA isolation.

• Solid hands-on experience with cell and molecular biology techniques including mammalian cell culture, DNA cloning and vector construction, plasmid preparation, RNA/DNA extraction, and PCR/qRT-PCR.
• Lentivirus production experience highly desirable.
• B.S./M.S. degree in Cell Biology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or similar discipline.
• Experience in biotech/pharma desirable.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an academic or commercial lab.
• Ability to manage and make progress on multiple objectives in parallel.
• Flexible and able to occasionally work weekends for cell culture maintenance if necessary.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Local applicants only. Sorry, no relocations or work Visas at this time.

Applications from principals only please. Cellecta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested, please send resume to hr@cellecta.com.

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