Cell Biologist

Cell Biologist needs 3+ years for MS - 5+ years for BS. Extensive hands-on experience with human iPSC culture, gene editing, and molecular biology techniques.

Cell Biologist requires:

• Proficiency in gene editing and cell line development, including optimization of protocols, familiarity with flow-based sorting.
• Hands-on experience with cell delivery methods of gene editing tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and diligent record keeping.
• Experience in pancreatic islet directed differentiation is highly desirable
• Hands-on experience in transitioning research-grade processes to GMP-grade is highly desirable.
• Mandatory weekend cell culture responsibilities on rotation basis.

Cell Biologist duties:

• Enabling and advancing iPSC gene editing, cell line development and evaluation of differentiated cells.
• Routine iPSC cell culture, passaging and media making.
• Optimize workflows for iPSC CRISPR based gene-editing, gRNA screening and delivery.
• Optimize and perform assays for on-/off-target analysis via PCR and NGS workflows.
• Generate clonal gene edited iPSC lines and characterize via flow cytometry, ddPCR, dPCR and qPCR.
• Culture and execute routine directed differentiation of human iPSCs to pancreatic islets performing drug substance assessments such as cell counts, viability, metabolite assessments.
• Assist scientists in the team to evaluate and design mitigation strategies to ensure genomic stability of the iPSC lines and drug substance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support transfer of R&D assays to GMP.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all experiments, synthesize results, prepare reports and present in meetings.
• Contribute to SOP development.
• Work seamlessly in executing workplans and meeting deadlines.