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Research Scientist

Cellecta, a small, privately-owned Mountain View, CA based biotechnology company, is looking for a dynamic and energetic life scientist to support service projects and develop novel functional genomics applications for life science researchers.

The company currently offers tools and services for CRISPR and RNAi genetic screening, cell barcoding and tracking, and RNA expression analysis. We are seeking an individual with the background and experience to carry out customer-driven service projects and expand applications of our existing technology portfolio.

Requirements:

• Ability to manage and make progress on multiple objectives in parallel.
• Desire and interest to optimize and develop new approaches for researchers seeking to understand gene function and therapeutic target discovery.
• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or similar discipline.
• Some post-doctoral research experience and hands-on knowledge of mammalian cell culture, viral delivery vectors, PCR, gene editing, NGS, RNA-Seq analysis, flow cytometry, and related advanced cell and molecular biology technologies.
• Ability to clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate with both internal and external researchers.
• Effective collaboration with team members and external researchers to carry out projects.
• Ability to describe and document laboratory work, procedures, and findings clearly and concisely for use in protocol manuals, marketing collateral, application notes and articles, presentations, and posters.
• Salary commensurate with experience.

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

If interested, please submit resume to: hr@cellecta.com

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