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Sr. Scientist, Genome Engineering

Dallas, TX 75001

Posted: 06/01/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Scientific Job Number: 558166 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Design, innovate and iterate: DNA assembly, integration, editing and screening
  • Build enabling molecular and cellular tools
  • Perform DNA/RNA transfections and/or viral transductions
  • Quantify genome editing events using various molecular assays
  • Improve the state of the art in CRISPR-guided precision genome editing
  • Data analysis, figure generation and timely reporting of results
  • Present findings at small forums and R&D meetings
  • Maintain a thorough and detailed electronic lab notebook
  • Maintain a clean and organized laboratory space
Basic Qualifications:
  • PhD/MS in synthetic biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics or related field is required, or 3+ years hands-on expertise in genetics and genomic manipulation
  • Solid understanding and hands-on experience with current precision editing techniques, covering the design, optimization and verification of edits made with CRISPR-Cas9/HDR, Base Editors, nicking-based methods, or large construct integration methods
  • Experience with cell culture, DNA/RNA transfection, bacterial culture, recombinant DNA cloning techniques, primer design and PCR, gel electrophoresis, nucleic acid extraction and purification
  • Self-motivated, proactive, works well under pressure and deadlines, detail-oriented
  • Enthusiasm for learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills
  • Enjoys the fast-paced startup environment and teamwork
Preferred Qualifications:
  • High throughput screening experience or automation methods
  • NGS library prep, immunostaining or flow cytometry experience
  • Animal tissue culture experience
  • Current experience with next-generation, precision editing tools

 

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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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