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SalaryThe Senior Research Associate will establish, develop, and characterize primary cell lines from non-model mammalian organisms to the company to achieve company goals. This role works closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of reprogramming and lineage differentiation using cutting edge technologies.
**This position is based in Dallas, TX, relocation assistance is available**
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish, develop, and characterize primary cell lines of non-model mammalian organisms, then develop functional assays and assess and interpret experimental workflows
- Test novel cell culture conditions, sort, screen, expand according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
- Work with team members to assess efficiency of workflows through cellular assays and NGS sequencing approaches
- Work on project milestones
- Attend lab meetings, prepare progress reports and presentations
- Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in mammalian cell culture
- Experience with qPCR, FACS, flow cytometry, immunostaining, confocal microscopy
- Experience with sequence analysis software is a plus
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.
- A minimum of 2 years hands-on research experience with mammalian cell culture is required
What Colossal Offers You:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO and company holidays so you can rest and recharge
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Company matched 401k retirement plan
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
- Education reimbursement
- An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state
The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That's why we are spread out in three locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices. Dallas. Austin. Boston.
Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we're doing something big. Something Colossal.
Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.
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Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Built In across 4 categories in 2023 & 2024:
- #1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!
- 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024
- 100 Best Places to Work in Dallas, TX (All Size Employers) in 2024
- 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Boston in 2024
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