Senior Scientist

Senior CRISPR Scientist – San Diego, California

Global Life Science Hub have partnered with an incredibly exciting Biotechnology company that have developed a platform that enables real-time detection and analysis of biological molecules such as proteins, DNA, RNA and Cells.

Due to a huge expansion in partnerships with several pharma, biotech and academic institutions we’re now searching for a Senior CRISPR Scientist to develop and commercialise their technology.

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in CRISPR design and optimization (either animal or plants), including gRNA designs to discriminate between different alleles (based on SNP’s, indels, etc.).
• Design and optimize sample processing, bioconjugation, and surface chemistries with responsibility for integrating those biochemical workflows into new products.
• Explain and present research results orally and in writing, to include external commercial partners as well as internal presentations, external conferences, white papers, and peer reviewed publications
• Perform equally well as a collaborative team member and a strong scientific individual contributor depending on project needs; be highly adaptive to changing project scopes and responsibilities
• Stay up to date with relevant technologies and developments including those relating to molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, and biosensors
• Effectively communicate scientific results and progress across cross-disciplinary teams
• Contribute to building our culture that embraces inclusion, continuous learning, and improvement

Requirements:

• Master’s or PhD in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong background with bioconjugation to surfaces
• Background in molecular genetics
• Proficient in writing and presenting findings
• Passion for working and learning within a scientifically and technically diverse company
• Able to manage and shift focus between multiple projects

Apply:

The Global Life Science Hub are a niche Life Science headhunting firm. We place professionals across Europe and the US for a variety of Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and CRO companies ranging from small start-ups to large global organisations.

If you’re interested, please apply below. If this position doesn’t interest you, please visit our website for a list of more vacancies – www.glshub.com

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