Senior Research Associate, Avian Cell Engineering

Senior Research Associate, Avian Cell Engineering

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Colossal Biosciences is looking for a talented stem cell biologist with an interest in the manipulation of avian embryonic and induced pluripotent stem cells. You will work closely with other lab team members in efforts to innovate on protocols of avian stem cell culture, genome editing, and reintroduction into embryos using cutting edge technologies.

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

• Culture avian embryonic stem cells, test novel cell culture conditions, transfect cells, sort monoclonal cell lines, screen and expand cells according to latest protocols and newly developed approaches
• Using a dissection microscope, collect avian blastodiscs from avian embryos and derive stem cell cultures
• Characterize and QC avian stem cell cultures
• Inject stem cells into avian blastodiscs
• Work with team members to assess efficiency of editing through NGS sequencing approaches
• Attend lab meetings, prepare reports, and presentations on the progress of projects
• Great organizational skills and excellent laboratory record maintenance

• Experience with embryonic and iPSC cultures
• 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, flow cytometry, immunostaining, cell microscopy
• Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as creative problem‑solving skills

• BA/BS/MA/MS in biological sciences, cell biology, bioengineering, molecular biology, genetics, or any science related field.

• 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, and world‑class. That sounds like a lot to fit into one building. That’s why we are spread out in several locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices. 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.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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