Job Description

Job Title: Research Scientist

Location :New Haven, CT

Schedule / Hours: Monday - Friday, Full time

Type :Contract to Hire

Responsibilities:

• Routine maintenance of plant tissue culture, various species
• Media preparation
• Setting up tissue culture experiments and recording of results
• Conduct molecular biology experiments including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and cloning.
• Assist in gene editing projects, including CRISPR/Cas9 techniques, to modify genomes.
• Manage and maintain tissue cultures, monitoring growth, and development.
• Prepare and analyze samples using advanced molecular biology techniques.
• Collaborate with research teams to design and execute experiments.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records and data analysis.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Biology, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant lab experience with a focus on molecular biology and gene editing technologies.
• Proven leadership experience in managing research projects and potentially teams.
• Extensive experience with CRISPR/Cas9 and other gene editing technologies, including successful project implementation.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in plant tissue culture and plant biology.

Benefits:

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

botany, plant science, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, media preparation, cell culture, PCR, genetics, DNA sequencing, CRISPR, CRISPR/Cas9

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Monday to Friday,

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