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Research Associate II

South San Francisco, CA 94080

Posted: 03/24/2023 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 548989 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Description:

iPSC Contractor for Advanced Cell Model Engineering

The Advanced Cell Engineering (ACE) Hub within Genentechs Molecular Biology Department is seeking an enthusiastic Contractor to assist in the production of genetically-modified disease models using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, generating, and optimizing engineered iPSC models, along with executing proper quality control measures on these modified lines. The candidate will also support the needs of the ACE Hub through the following responsibilities:
  • Tissue culture (specifically stem cell culture) - passaging and banking of cells, transfection, single cell cloning, and genotyping
  • Tissue culture room and lab maintenance
  • Fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) and flow cytometry
  • Registry and inventory management of banked cells using using informatics platforms

Skills:
  • A self-motivated candidate with a background in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Stem Cell Biology or a related discipline is required.
  • Strongest consideration will be given to candidates demonstrating successful application of molecular and/or genetic techniques in cell-based systems.
  • Preferred expertise includes: human iPSC culture, mammalian tissue culture, single cell cloning, transfection/nucleofection techniques, CRISPR/gene editing, RNAi, PCR, DNA handling and extraction, and FACS/flow cytometry assay and analysis.
  • An ability to work in a collaborative environment while multi-tasking is critical.
  • The successful candidate will have extensive lab experience allowing them to work independently within a dynamic research environment, and have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience:
  • A detail-oriented candidate with a Bachelors or Masters degree in a biology-related field with hands-on laboratory experience.
     

Pay Rate Range: $25-35/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience 

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.

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