Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist in Virology and Cell Engineering - Growing biotech company that offers upward mobility.

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Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us:

Based in Rochester, MN, we are seeking a talented and proactive Associate Scientist with expertise in Virology and Cell Engineering to join our biotech company's innovative research team. As an Associate Scientist, you will play a critical role in advancing our virology-based research and cell engineering efforts to develop cutting-edge viral vectors and cell-based therapies. Your expertise in virology, molecular biology, and cell engineering will be instrumental in supporting our mission to create transformative treatments for a wide range of diseases.

Why join us?

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid Holidays
PTO
Health insurance
Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
AD&D
Dental/ Vision Insurance
Simple IRA with an employer match
Sign-on bonus of $3,000

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute in vitro virology experiments under minimal supervision.
Independently design and clone viral vectors.
Generate engineered cell lines by designing and executing genetic editing strategies in mammalian cell lines via lentiviral vectors, CRISPR, or other novel editing platforms.
Collaborate with other team members to advance cross-functional scientific projects and standardize adoption of new scientific techniques.
Following an onboarding period, the candidate will perform experimental research under minimal supervision, but in close collaboration with the rest of the scientific team.

Essential Qualifications
Master's or Bachelor's degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Minimum two years (Master's degree) or four years (Bachelor's degree) of laboratory experience, including at least one-year performing research.
Must be proficient in cloning.
Must have experience in the design and use of CRISPR for gene editing.
Must have experience with eukaryotic cell culture.
Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent attention to detail and organization.

Valued Complementary Skills
Flow cytometry, fluorescent microscopy, suspension cell culture, lentivirus generation, SDS-PAGE and western blot, viral titering by TCID50, cell-based assays, ELISA, affinity chromatography, complement assays, Prism software.

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