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