Associate Scientist, Gene Editing

Proclinical is currently recruiting for an Associate Scientist of Gene Editing for a global biotechnology company located in Cambridge, MA. As the Associate Scientist, you will work closely with the departments of T Cell Immunology, Bioinformatics, Cancer Immunology and Molecular Immunology to develop and assess the efficacy of this approach.

Job Responsibilities:

• Culturing of primary human T cells and cancer cell lines
• Genetic manipulation of immune cell cultures
• Planning and conducting CRISPR/Cas9 screens in vitro
• Designing and executing cell-based functional assays supporting genetic screens and follow up validation studies
• Performing molecular biology techniques, including PCR
• Assessment of specificity and functionality of human T cells by multicolor flow cytometry
• Tracking and compiling results in an electronic notebook
• Assisting with the training of lab personnel
• Interactions with internal collaborators or external CMOs
• Analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting results to other scientific teams and stakeholders

Skills and Requirements:

• MS in Immunology or related field with 2-5 years of work experience in immunotherapy or cell therapy.
• Knowledge and experience with genetic manipulation of primary cells and cell cultures including CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tools
• A strong interest in T cell biology and cancer immunotherapy
• Primary immune cell culture experience
• Demonstrated experience with flow cytometry and other immune related assays is required
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative environment to meet project goals
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Enjoys solving challenging scientific questions in a fast pace environment
• Independent, flexible, self-motivated, and the ability to work well with others

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Max Robinson at (+1) 617-903-7746 or m.robinson@proclinical.com.

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