Sr Scientist

Responsibilities:

• Design and lead diverse NGS sequencing projects (including, but not limited to long-read, short-read genomic sequencing, bulk RNA-seq, scRNA-seq).
• Analyze and maintain experimental data in electronic laboratory notebooks in a timely and accurate manner.  
• Prepare and follow standard operating procedures, batch records, development and technical reports, and other process documentation.
• Manage direct report to maintain and characterize hPSC cultures and differentiated progeny.
• Maintain inventory of required reagents for experiments.  
• Organize and present scientific data to peers through internal and external platforms, including oral presentations, informal discussions, and written communications.  
• Coordinate activities across team members and collaborating teams to ensure project advancement and success.  
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on the team, leveraging prior experience and scientific expertise.  
• This position requires excellent communication skills, an ability to work independently and collaboratively, and occasional overtime on the weekend and after hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline, with 5+ years (B.S. with 14+ years; M.S. with 13+ years) of full-time laboratory experiences in a biological science discipline. Prior full-time laboratory experiences specific to human pluripotent stem cell biology and/or molecular genetics are strongly preferred.  
• Knowledge in several of the following areas: genetics, molecular biology, stem cell biology, cell and developmental biology, regenerative medicine.  
• Hands-on, wet lab experience with molecular biology/genetics techniques (PCR, NGS library prep) is required.  
• Experience with hPSC culture, CRISPR/Cas-based genome engineering and bioinformatic analysis is strongly preferred.