Principal Scientist - AAV/Gene Editing Engineering

Company: CyberCoders
Location: Somerville
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Cambridge, MATelecommuting Available Full-time $100k - $180kPosted 01/09/2021If you are a Sr. Scientist with AAV/Gene Editing Engineering and relevant industry experience, please read on With HQ in Beijing and subsidiaries in Guangzhou and Cambridge, MA, we are a well-funded biotech start-up building out our office in Cambridge. We are focused on translating cutting-edge genome editing technologies into novel therapies for genetic diseases and cancer as well as creative solutions for advanced drug discovery. Leveraging our proprietary platforms, we develop genome-editing therapies for a wide range of diseases and we conduct high-throughput genome screening in order to dissect functional big data into biological contexts relevant to our therapeutic areas. We are looking for a Sr. Principal Scientist/Associate Director with relevant hands-on experience to join our team.Top Reasons to Work with Us- Well-Funded - Huge Series B Round in October- Exciting growth opportunity - Impactful projectsWhat You Will Be DoingWorking with a global team you will be involved with our gene editing research and technology advancement. We have established an in vitro cell gene editing therapy platform for hematopoietic stem cells and T-cells with independent and IP rights. In Vivo gene therapy platform based on RNA single-based editing technology, and high-throughput genome editing dedicated to targeted drug development screening platform. - Responsible for the design, planning and implementation of the overall experimental program of the gene editing project: including target gene selection, gene knockout or introduction program design, vector construction, cell line construction and gene editing effect testing - Optimize existing gene editing technologies or develop new gene editing related technologies - Report the research results in internal and external meetings of the company, complete thesis writing and patent application related work - Assist in the establishment of high-standard gene editing process and quality management systemWhat You Need for this PositionQualifications:- MS or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Computational Biology or similar - Understanding of or ability to master the gene editing technology CRISPR/Cas9 and related operations - Nucleic acid extraction, vector construction, primer design, cell culture, cell transfection, genome editing and other experimental operations - Ideally have a strong Impact Factor of published articlesWhat's In It for You- Competitive Salary (100-175K DOE)- Bonus Structure - Comprehensive Benefits - Potential Stock Options/Equity Depending on ExperienceSo, if you are a Principal Scientist with relevant AAV/Gene Editing Engineering experience, please apply todayThis job is open to telecommute candidates.Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.Preferred SkillsAAV EngineeringGene EditingNeurobiologyNucleic Sequence Design/Cloning/Cell-incorporationIn Vitro/In Vivo (CNS/Liver)Ex Vivo nucleic acid quantification assaysCell-Based AAV Production

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