Careers

Research Associate

Cellecta, a small, privately-owned Mountain View, CA based biotechnology company, is looking for a dynamic and energetic life science professional to support service projects and help 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 targeted RNA expression analysis. We are seeking an individual with strong practical expertise in molecular and cell biology laboratory procedures to independently carry out customer-driven service projects and support development efforts to expand applications of our existing technology portfolio.

Requirements:

• Solid hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, viral delivery vectors, DNA cloning and vector construction, plasmid preparation, RNA/DNA extraction, PCR.
• Experience with gene editing, NGS, RNA-Seq, flow cytometry, and related advanced cell and molecular biology technologies is a plus.
• Proven ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a deadline-oriented work environment.
• M.S. degree in Cell Biology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or similar discipline.
• Experience in biotech/pharma highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an academic or commercial lab.
• 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.
• Flexible and able to work weekends for cell culture maintenance if necessary.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• 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.
• Strong computer skills.
• Bioinformatics computer skills a plus.

 

Salary commensurate with experience.

Local applicants only. Sorry, no relocations or H1 Visas at this time.

If interested, please, send resume to hr@cellecta.com. Applications from actual job seekers only, please. Cellecta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Scientific Marketing Writer (Flexible)

Cellecta, a small, privately-owned, Mountain View, CA-based biotechnology company, is looking for a creative and detail-oriented life sciences technical writer to develop and coordinate marketing and technical content. 

The company currently offers libraries, services, and related products for CRISPR/RNAi genetic screening and PCR/NGS-based RNA expression analysis. We are looking for an individual with the skills and background required to communicate the features and benefits of our products and technologies to the research market, as well as provide more detailed procedural information for manuals and related technical documents. The person in this role will also be expected to help develop website updates, e-mail blasts, advertising, and product manuals.

Requirements:

• Organized and able to prioritize, based on deadlines, the delivery of well-written content that effectively communicates complex technology clearly

• Background in life sciences with a knowledge of molecular and cell biology, preferably with an advanced degree and lab experience

• Hands-on knowledge of PCR, sequencing, cell culture, plasmid construction, and related molecular biology techniques highly desired

• Experience writing scientific articles, marketing collateral and/or related pieces required. Please submit or link to a couple of examples when applying for the position.

• Some working knowledge of electronic media and website management would be a plus, as would an understanding of SEO, web/email promotion campaigns, and social media savvy

• Experience working in a life sciences company would be a plus

 

If interested, please, send resume to hr@cellecta.com. Applications from actual job seekers only, please. Cellecta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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