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Scientist- (Cell Therapy & Gene Editing)

Pride Global

South San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$63.82 Per Hour
SKILLS
Assays, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cancer, Cell Biology, Cell Cultures, Cloning, Communication Skills, DNA, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Disease, Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR), Editing, Gene Therapy, Genetics, Genomics, Identify Issues, Molecular Biology, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Prism, Quality Management, Reverse Transcriptase PCR (RT-PCR), Team Player, Wireless Protocols/Standards, Writing Skills
LOCATION
South San Francisco, CA
POSTED
4 days ago
                                                                        Scientist- (Cell Therapy & Gene Editing)
 
Advance the Future of Cell Therapy & Gene Editing! Join a leading biotech organization in South San Francisco, CA, as a Scientist – Cell Therapy & Gene Editing and play a key role in engineering next-generation cell therapies using CRISPR, lentiviral, and PiggyBac systems, iPSCs, and primary cells. If you're passionate about translating cutting-edge science into impactful therapies within a collaborative, fast-paced research environment, this opportunity is for you.
 
Our client, a leading biotech organization based in South San Francisco, CA, has a contract opening for a Scientist- (Cell Therapy & Gene Editing). In this high-impact role, you will generate engineered cells (including cancer cell lines, iPSCs, and primary cells) using stable integration (both lentivirus and piggybac) and CRISPR gene editing.
 
Important Details:
  • 12-month contract opportunity with possibility to extend
  • South San Francisco, CA– Fully Onsite (5 days/week)
  • Monday-Friday (40 hours/week)
  • Pay rate range approved: $55-63/HR, depending on experience
Responsibilities:
  • The successful candidate will support the needs of the ACE Hub, particularly in the engineering and profiling of cells for cell therapy development and disease modeling used across clients.
  • They will be expected to work independently and make technical contributions within a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative research environment.
  • Generate engineered cells (including cancer cell lines, iPSCs, and primary cells) using stable integration (both lentivirus and piggybac) and CRISPR gene editing
  • Transfection/ gene editing optimization
  • Troubleshoot cell engineering protocols
  • Characterize engineered cells using genomics and molecular assays
  • Maintain and quality check cell lines in culture
Minimum candidate qualifications and experience:
  • A self-motivated candidate with a (BS/ MS) + 5 years industry experience, or a PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline.
  • Qualified candidates must have demonstrable strong Mammalian Cell Culture techniques and the ability to generate high-quality data.
  • Candidates should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be required to analyze and present data at team meetings.
  • The candidate should be team-oriented, highly organized both operationally and in silico, with the ability to multitask across a diverse array of projects, and eager to learn new skills.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualification:
  • Prior experience with primary T cells and iPSCs.
  • Prior expertise in some or all of the following: DNA/RNA/Protein extraction and quantification, molecular cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR assay design and screening, FACS, transfection, CRISPR genome editing, siRNA/shRNA, SDS-PAGE, immunoblotting, cell-based assays, NGS, and viral vector development/use.
  • Experience with sequence/data analysis platforms such as Benchling, Snapgene, FlowJo, GraphPad Prism etc. are desirable.
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Pride Health and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment:
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations:
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
 
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About the Company

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Pride Global

Pride Global is a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm headquartered in New York with operating companies throughout the United States, Canada, India and Brazil. Pride Global companies focus on a diverse array of services including vendor management, payroll programs, business process optimization, and staffing for both direct hire and contingent labor.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://prideglobal.com

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