Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Stem Cell Biology at Colossal Biosciences - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Job Transparency - Job Transparency | Find Your Dream Job with Full Salary Transparency

Colossal is looking for a talented Research Associate in stem cell biology with an interest in the generation, editing and differentiation of stem cells from non-model mammalian organisms. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of genome editing, reprogramming and lineage differentiation using cutting edge technologies.

This position is based on-site in Dallas, TX. Relocation assistance is available.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Derive and characterize stable cell lines from primary tissues
Reprogram and expand iPSCs from non-model mammalian organisms
Test novel cell culture conditions and delivery methods to optimize gene editing
Expand clonal cell lines for cryopreservation, genotyping and QC assays
Develop cell differentiation assays to perform genotype to phenotype predictions
Work with team members to integrate targeting, genotyping and QC workflows
Schedule, analyze and execute experiments to deliver on project milestones
Attend lab meetings, prepares reports and presentations on the progress of projects
Demonstrate great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance

Required Skills and Abilities:

Experience in primary cell line derivation, reprograming, iPSC derivation and culture
Experience with electroporation and transfection to maximize gene delivery and viability
Experience in molecular biology (nucleic and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis)
Experience with qPCR, immunostaining, flow cytometry and fluorescent microscopy
Organized and comfortable multi-tasking to deliver on concurrent projects on time
Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Experience with high throughput imaging platforms and data analysis
Experience with CRISPR library construction and QC assay

Education and Experience:

BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, 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.

Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment so everyone can thrive.

EEO is the Law

Search Firm Representatives: Colossal does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. No fees will be paid for a hired candidate where no pre-existing agreement is in place. We handle most recruitment in-house.

Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by BuiltIn for 3 years in a row across multiple categories in 2023, 2024, and 2025:

#1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas in 2023!
100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas in 2024 & 2025
100 Best Places to Work in Dallas, TX (All Size Employers) in 2024 & 2025
100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Boston in 2024 & 2025

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