Biologist Research Associate

BEPC is actively looking for a Biologist Research Associate in the South San Francisco, CA area!
BS/MS in Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related discipline.
2 years contract with possible extensions!
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Pay Rate: $44.16-$48.16/hour
On-site position

Looking for a lab-based stem cell biologist who is driven to contribute to a rigorous scientific and collaborative environment. Support in setting up the Cell Therapy laboratory and make impactful contributions towards meeting the department’s goals.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize state of the art technologies for cell and genome engineering.
• Execute protocols to maintain and differentiate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
• Perform analytical workflows encompassing but not limited to gene-based assays and cell-based assays.
• Data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and communication of findings in internal scientific meetings
• Coordination of equipment on-boarding and maintenance
• Maintain compliance with lab safety, training, and documentation.
• Occasional weekend work and lifting ~25lbs
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Stem Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics or a related discipline
• Strong background in sterile aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques and experience working with human iPSCs.
• Technical expertise in at least two of the following areas: cell based functional assays, image acquisition/analysis, molecular assays (NGS, RT-PCR, dd-PCR)
• Proven ability to multitask, collaborate and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with single cell cloning and stem cell differentiation.
• Familiar with automation, liquid handling, and high-throughput screening
• Experience with delivery of genome engineering systems to iPSCs.
• Prior industry work experience
• Experience using software for flow cytometry analysis, electronic lab notebook and data visualization. Some examples include: FlowJo, Benchling, Spotfire, GraphPad Prism, Geneious, Snapgene etc.

BEOCS

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $44.16 - $48.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• South San Francisco, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• sterile aseptic mammalian cell culture techniques: 1 year (Required)
• working with human iPSCs.: 1 year (Required)
• cell based functional assays: 1 year (Preferred)
• image acquisition/analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
• molecular assays: 1 year (Preferred)
• single cell cloning and stem cell differentiation: 1 year (Required)
• delivery of genome engineering systems to iPSCs: 1 year (Required)
• software for flow cytometry analysis: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person