Cell Model Research Associate

Position Summary

This position offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge technologies at the intersection of cell biology, genome engineering and single-cell multiomics. The primary responsibility will be the generation and maintenance of novel cell lines across different therapeutic areas. In addition, other responsibilities include a variety of techniques such as, molecular biology, Next Generation Sequencing library preparation, and flow cytometry. The role will expose the successful candidate to a wide range of wet-lab techniques and will foster their growth through close collaborations with PhD-level scientists. The successful candidate will be an excellent team player and a diligent experimental biologist who can thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Cell culture, both generation of novel cells lines in addition to maintaining ongoing cells lines
• Molecular cloning and testing of constructs for genome engineering
• Assisting with large scale bulk and single-cell screening
• Assisting with target validation experiments 
• Maintaining key instruments
• Keeping a detailed record of experimental procedures and results
• Placing orders and maintaining key inventory

Qualification and Education Requirements

You must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of full-time wet lab experience in industry
• Strong demonstrated proficiency with mammalian cell culture
• Experience with primary iPSCs or organoid models
• Expertise with standard molecular and cell biology techniques (plasmid design, cloning, PCR)
• Willingness to quickly discover and learn new methods and approaches
• Ability to adjust rapidly to shifting priorities and deliver high-quality, detail-oriented results in a timely manner
• Teamwork and collaborative attitude are essential
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Critical thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in a multidisciplinary fast-paced team environment

Additional preferred experience includes:

• Experience with CRISPR-Cas systems, gene editing and delivery technologies
• Experience with CRISPR screening
• Experience with Single-cell Biology (i.e. 10x Genomics or scRNA-seq) and Next Generation Sequencing library preparation

At Neptune Bio, we are committed to matching our new hires to the level that best fits with the experience they bring with them. For this job, the levels we will hire at are:

• Research Associate II: $82,000-$90,000
• Senior Research Associate: $100,000-$115,000