Research Associate I/II: iPSC Engineering Team

Research Associate I/II: iPSC Engineering Team
Editas Medicine, United States

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Apr 17, 2021
Last Date
May 17, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

Editas Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I/II to join our iPSC Engineering team and advance Editas’ cell-based medicines portfolio. In this role, you will contribute to generate pre-clinical and clinical genetically engineered induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines and develop a clinically compatible, cutting-edge platform to edit, isolate and characterize clonal cell banks. The ideal candidate should have a background in gene-editing, cancer biology and a solid cell culture experience. Automation of cell culture, including the use of liquid handling robots and microplate handlers will be involved. The successful candidate will perform his/her responsibilities both at the Cambridge location and at a cleanroom in Waltham and will interact with the Sequencing, Quality and CMC/manufacturing teams as well as iPSC differentiation and genotoxicity groups. The successful candidate should demonstrate strong work ethic and enjoy working in a fast-paced and team-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Culture, maintain, and bank iPSC lines for research team and clinical CMC team that will eventually be used to produce GMP material
  • Perform gene-editing of iPSC using established protocols developed by the team.
  • Design experiments, analyze and present data within the organization.
  • Perform basic molecular biology work such as DNA extraction and PCR.
  • Work as part of a team, adhere to protocols, and maintain detailed documentation.
  • Share responsibility in maintaining lab equipment and reagent inventory.
  • Maintain an electronic lab notebook and contribute to support documentation

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS/MS in cell biology, molecular biology or related field with 1-3+ years of laboratory experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and team-oriented player
  • Expertise in mammalian cell culture (experience with culture of human iPSC is desired)
  • Competency in basic cellular and molecular biology techniques including PCR, ddPCR, Flow Cytometry.
  • Independently motivated, detail oriented and excellent problem-solver
  • Outstanding organizational skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Job Specification

Job Rewards and Benefits

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