Colossal is looking for a talented cell or developmental biologist with an interest in the manipulation of avian primordial germ cells. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of avian primordial germ cell culture, genome editing, and reintroduction into embryos using cutting edge technologies. This position reports to the Species Director.
This position is based out of Dallas, TX. We offer relocation assistance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Test novel cell culture conditions, sort, screen, and expand avian primordial germ cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
- Using a micropipette under a microscope, collect primordial germ cells from avian embryos and inject them into surrogate embryos
- Design and execute efforts to generate stable avian cell lines from primary tissue, generate and differentiate iPSCs, then develop functional assays and assess and interpret experimental workflows
- Work with team members to assess efficiency of workflows through cellular assays and NGS sequencing approaches
- Work on project milestones
- Attends lab meetings, prepares reports and presentations on the progress of projects
- Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Experience manipulating embryos under a microscope
- Experience in cell line derivation, culture, propagation, and transfection methodologies
- Experience in molecular biology (nucleic and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis)
- Experience with qPCR, FACS, flow cytometry, immunostaining, confocal microscopy
- Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, developmental biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.
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.
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