Job Description

Our client is a growing biotech company based in Rochester, Minnesota. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to support viral, gene, and cell therapies to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. We are a leading provider of contract research services with a focus on oncolytic virus therapies, virus and cell engineering, and custom laboratory assay development. We have a diverse team of intellectually and technically skilled virologists, immunologists, molecular biologists, and assay development scientists, who work together closely to build upon each other’s strengths and deliver timely best-in-class results. We are looking for a Research Technologist to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other team members to advance cross-functional scientific projects and standardize the adoption of new scientific techniques. 
•Following an onboarding period, the candidate will perform experimental research under minimal supervision, but in close collaboration with the rest of the scientific team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of one year of laboratory research with cell culture OR Master’s degree having laboratory research with cell culture.
• Must have experience in molecular cloning.
• Must have experience in working with various mammalian cell lines.
• Must have experience in CRISPR/TALEN.
• Must have experience with eukaryotic cell culture.
• Ability to plan, organize, and multi-task to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.

Benefits